SUMMER holidays and the new year are a time to relax, reflect and reset ahead of returning to school or studies. The school holidays will finish on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with students at Victorian public schools heading back to the classroom on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
2026 Victorian term dates
Term 1: Tuesday, January 27 (students start Wednesday, January 28 in government schools) – Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Term 2: Monday, April 20 – Friday, June 26, 2026.
Term 3: Monday, July 13 – Friday, September 18, 2026.
Term 4: Monday, October 5 – Friday, December 18, 2026.
