2026 Term Dates & Public Holidays
Victorian school and kindergarten term dates for 2026, with public holidays shown within each term.
Term 1
| Event | Day | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 starts | Tue | 27 Jan 2026 | Term date |
| Chinese New Year | Tue | 17 Feb 2026 | Festival |
| Labour Day | Mon | 9 Mar 2026 | Public holiday |
| Term 1 ends | Thu | 2 Apr 2026 | Term date |
Term 2
| Event | Day | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 2 starts | Mon | 20 Apr 2026 | Term date |
| ANZAC Day | Sat | 25 Apr 2026 | Public holiday |
| King’s Birthday | Mon | 8 Jun 2026 | Public holiday |
| Term 2 ends | Fri | 26 Jun 2026 | Term date |
Term 3
| Event | Day | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3 starts | Mon | 13 Jul 2026 | Term date |
| Term 3 ends | Fri | 18 Sep 2026 | Term date |
Term 4
| Event | Day | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 4 starts | Mon | 5 Oct 2026 | Term date |
| Melbourne Cup | Tue | 3 Nov 2026 | Public holiday |
| Diwali | Sun | 8 Nov 2026 | Festival |
| Term 4 ends | Fri | 18 Dec 2026 | Term date |
Public holidays outside term dates
These Victorian public holidays fall before Term 1, between terms, or after Term 4 ends.
| Event | Day | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu | 1 Jan 2026 | Public holiday |
| Australia Day | Mon | 26 Jan 2026 | Public holiday |
| Good Friday | Fri | 3 Apr 2026 | Public holiday |
| Easter Saturday | Sat | 4 Apr 2026 | Public holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Sun | 5 Apr 2026 | Public holiday |
| Easter Monday | Mon | 6 Apr 2026 | Public holiday |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Fri | 25 Sep 2026 | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | Fri | 25 Dec 2026 | Public holiday |
| Boxing Day | Sat | 26 Dec 2026 | Public holiday |
For the official and most up-to-date Victorian school term dates, visit School term dates and holidays in Victoria (vic.gov.au).