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VIC School Holidays & Term Dates 2026
Schools in Melbourne follow the Victoria calendar, which runs across four terms in 2026. Here are the official term dates and every school-holiday period for the year.
VIC school term dates 2026
| Term | Students start | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 28 January | Thursday 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 20 April | Friday 26 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 13 July | Friday 18 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 5 October | Friday 18 December |
VIC school holidays 2026
- After Term 13 April – 19 April
- After Term 227 June – 12 July
- After Term 319 September – 4 October
- Summer holidaysFrom 19 December
VIC school holidays: your questions
What are the VIC school term dates for 2026?
For Victoria government schools in 2026: Term 1 runs Wednesday 28 January to Thursday 2 April; Term 2 runs Monday 20 April to Friday 26 June; Term 3 runs Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September; Term 4 runs Monday 5 October to Friday 18 December.
When do the VIC school holidays start in 2026?
The first VIC government-school break of 2026 falls 3 april – 19 april, after Term 1 ends on Thursday 2 April. Students return for Term 2 on Monday 20 April.
When are the mid-year school holidays in VIC in 2026?
The 2026 mid-year (winter) break in Victoria falls 27 june – 12 july, after Term 2 ends on Friday 26 June.
Do Catholic and independent schools follow the same dates?
These are the Victorian Government dates for government schools. Most Catholic and independent schools follow similar term dates, but pupil-free days and start dates can differ by a day or two, so always confirm the exact 2026 dates with your school.