VIC School Terms 2026
Complete school term dates and school holidays for Victoria in 2026. The school year runs from 28 Jan to 18 Dec, with 40 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Dates are for students in government schools. Teachers start 27 Jan.
VIC Term Dates 2026
Term 1
9 weeksStart:Wednesday 28 January 2026
End:Thursday 2 April 2026
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Monday 20 April 2026
End:Friday 26 June 2026
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Monday 13 July 2026
End:Friday 18 September 2026
Term 4
11 weeksStart:Monday 5 October 2026
End:Friday 18 December 2026
VIC School Holidays 2026
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Friday 3 April 2026 | Sunday 19 April 2026 | 17 days |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 27 June 2026 | Sunday 12 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 19 September 2026 | Sunday 4 October 2026 | 16 days |
| Summer Holidays | Monday 21 December 2026 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | 38 days |
Key Dates 2026
- First Day of School: Wednesday 28 January 2026
- Last Day of School: Friday 18 December 2026
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in VIC 2026?
The 2026 school year in Victoria starts on Wednesday 28 January 2026. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in VIC 2026?
The 2026 school year in Victoria ends on Friday 18 December 2026. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in VIC 2026?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in VIC in 2026, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in VIC 2026?
VIC has four school holiday periods in 2026: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).