Victoria school holidays 2028
Showing the 2028 calendar only. Current and next year
Next term date
Schools break up in 12 days — Fri 18 Sep 2026
Next holiday: Term 3 break, Mon 21 Sep 2026 – Fri 2 Oct 2026
Verified from www.vic.gov.au on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
2028 — next year, already published
Terms 2028
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 state published late week start |
Fri 28 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 46 |
| Term 2 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 | 54 |
| Term 3 | Mon 17 Jul 2028 | Fri 22 Sep 2028 | 50 |
| Term 4 | Mon 9 Oct 2028 | Thu 21 Dec 2028 | 54 |
Holidays 2028
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 break computed | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| Term 2 break computed | Mon 3 Jul 2028 | Fri 14 Jul 2028 |
| Term 3 break computed | Mon 25 Sep 2028 | Fri 6 Oct 2028 |
| Summer holiday computed | Fri 22 Dec 2028 | Mon 29 Jan 2029 |
INSET and closure days 2028
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide student-free day per school statewide staff development |
Thu 27 Jan 2028 | Thu 27 Jan 2028 |
What's different about Victoria
- The term 1 in Victoria is 46 school days (Fri 28 Jan 2028 – Fri 31 Mar 2028), 4 days shorter than the median across the 5 Australia jurisdictions we cover.
- Victoria schools break up for summer on Thu 21 Dec 2028, 1 day before the latest (Australian Capital Territory, Fri 22 Dec 2028).
- The source lists 1 pupil-free day (Statewide student-free day): Thu 27 Jan 2028.
- The 2028 dates were first published in September 2026.
- The term 1 starts on the same calendar date as in 2027 (Fri 28 Jan 2028).
Where these dates come from
Source: State Government of Victoria, school term dates and holidays. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. www.vic.gov.au
Verified from www.vic.gov.au on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School term dates and holidays in Victoria | vic.gov.au Skip to main content Menu Education and training Environment, energy and climate Families and communities Health and social support Housing and construction Jobs, work and business Law, crime and justice Money and economy Safety and emergencies Sport, recreation and arts Technology Transport Victorian Government Log in Search Home … Victorian Government Find a Vic Gov department, agency or service Department of Education School term dates and holidays in Victoria Term dates for Victorian government schools and kindergartens, school holiday dates, future term dates, exam and VCE dates. On this page 2026 term dates 2026 calendar Future term dates VCAA administrative dates Other important dates Previous years' term dates In accordance with Regulation 13 of the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017, the Minister has determined the following dates as the school term dates. School term dates are approved by the Minister of Education in 5-year blocks. The 2021-2025 school term dates were approved by the Minister on 4 April 2016. The 2026-2030 school term dates were approved by the Minister on 28 June 2021. 2026 term dates Current term dates for Victorian government schools and kindergartens. Right now Term 3 Monday 13 July to Friday 18 September 2026 Coming up School holidays Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026 2026 calendar 2026 Victorian school term dates | Term | Start date | Finish date | Term 1 | Tuesday 27 January (students start Wednesday 28 January in government schools) | 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 Future term dates 2027 Victorian school term dates 2027 Victorian school term dates | Term | Start date | Finish date | Term 1 | Wednesday 27 January (students start Thursday 28 January in government schools) | Thursday 25 March | Term 2 | Monday 12 April | Friday 25 June | Term 3 | Monday 12 July | Friday 17 September | Term 4 | Monday 4 October | Friday 17 December 2028 Victorian school term dates 2028 Victorian school term dates | Term | Start date | Finish date | Term 1 | Thursday 27 January (students start Friday 28 January in government schools) | Friday 31 March | Term 2 | Tuesday 18 April | Friday 30 June | Term 3 | Monday 17 July | Friday 22 September | Term 4 | Monday 9 October | Thursday 21 December 2029 Victorian school term dates 2029 Victorian school term dates | Term | Start date | Finish date | Term 1 | Monday 29 January (students start Tuesday 30 January in government schools) | Thursday 29 March | Term 2 | Monday 16 April | Friday 29 June | Term 3 | Monday 16 July | Friday 21 September | Term 4 | Monday 8 October | Friday 21 December 2030 Victorian school term dates 2030 Victorian school term dates | Term | Start date | Finish date | Term 1 | Tuesday 29 January (students start Wednesday 30 January in government schools) | Friday 5 April | Term 2 | Tuesday 23 April | Friday 28 June | Term 3 | Monday 15 July | Friday 20 September | Term 4 | Monday 7 October | Friday 20 December VCAA administrative dates VCAA administrative dates Important administrative dates and assessment schedules for schools with students enrolled in the VCE including the VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate. VCE exam timetable VCE examination timetable published by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). Other important dates Public holidays in Victoria Find out the public holidays for Victoria in 2025, and look up past or future dates. Public holidays in Australia Find information about public holidays in all Australian states and territories. Australian school term dates Find the current term dates for all state and territory government schools. Previous years' term dates Open all 2025 term dates 2025 Victorian school term dates Term 1: Tuesday 28 January (students start Wednesday 29 Janua
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the term 3 end in Victoria in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 September 2026.
- When is the term 3 break 2026 in Victoria?
- The term 3 break in Victoria runs from Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 2 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Victoria schools go back for the term 4 in October 2026?
- The term 4 in Victoria starts on Monday 5 October 2026.
- When does the term 4 end in Victoria in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the summer holiday 2026 in Victoria?
- The summer holiday in Victoria runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027 inclusive.