Plan your school year with our handy guide
Here are the key dates for Victorian school students. Remember to check with your school regarding additional pupil-free days. Private and independent school dates will vary.
| Event | Dates | |
| Jan | New Year's Day | Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Jan 27 | |
| Term 1 starts | Jan 29 | |
| Mar | Labour day | Mar 9 |
| Term 1 finishes | Mar 27 | |
| Autumn holidays | Mar 28-Apr 14 | |
| Apr | Easter weekend | Apr 10-13 |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 14 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| May |
NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
May 12-14 |
| Jun |
Queen's Birthday | Jun 8 |
| Term 2 finishes | Jun 26 | |
| Winter holidays | Jun 27- Jul 12 | |
| Jul | Term 3 starts | Jul 13 |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 18 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 19 - Oct 4 | |
| AFL Grand Final Friday | subject to footy schedule | |
| Oct | Term 4 starts | Oct 5 |
| Nov | Melbourne Cup Day | Nov 3 |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 18 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 19-Jan 27 | |
| Christmas day | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing day holiday | Dec 28 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
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