School holidays · Australia
Victoria · 2026
5 school breaks in Victoria during 2026. Longest is 39 days (Term 4 School Holidays).
Next school break
Term 2 School Holidays
Jun 27 – Jul 12 · 16 days
21
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All 2026 school breaks
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Dec22
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 22 – Jan 27 · 37 days
37d
Apr3
Term 1 School Holidays
Apr 3 – 19 · 17 days
17d
Jun27
Term 2 School Holidays
Jun 27 – Jul 12 · 16 days
16d
Sep19
Term 3 School Holidays
Sep 19 – Oct 4 · 16 days
16d
Dec19
Term 4 School Holidays
Dec 19 – Jan 26 · 39 days
39d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
26Australia Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Jan 27Term 4 School Holidays
February 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
4Easter Saturday
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6Easter Monday📅 3d
25Anzac Day
3–19Term 1 School Holidays
May 2026
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27–Jul 12Term 2 School Holidays
July 2026
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25AFL Grand Final Friday📅 3d
19–Oct 4Term 3 School Holidays
October 2026
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3Melbourne Cup Day🌉 4d
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December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
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19–Jan 26Term 4 School Holidays
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Apr5
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King's Birthday
Sep25
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Important school holiday information · Australia
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •School holiday dates vary by state and territory. Select your local Australian state or territory for specific dates.
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Victoria 2026?
Victoria schools have 5 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Victoria have in 2026?
Victoria schools observe 5 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Victoria. See the source link below for the official publication.