Term Dates

2026

Term 1: 27 January (school teachers start) to 2 April *
Term 2: 20 April to 26 June
Term 3: 13 July to 18 September
Term 4: 5 October to 18 December

2027

Term 1: 27 January (school teachers start) to 25 March *
Term 2: 12 April to 25 June
Term 3: 12 July to 17 September
Term 4: 4 October to 17 December

*The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students. Each year government schools are provided with four student-free days for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting purposes. The remaining three student-free days are determined by each individual school and will be communicated via the school newsletter as soon as they are confirmed.

For a list of Victorian Public Holidays, see: Business Victoria