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 26 | |
| Term 1 starts | Jan 28 | |
| Mar | Labour day | Mar 8 |
| Apr | Term 1 finishes | Apr 1 |
| Easter weekend | Apr 2-5 | |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 2-18 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 19 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| May |
NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
May 11-21 |
| Jun |
Queen's Birthday | Jun 14 |
| Term 2 finishes | Jun 25 | |
| Winter holidays | Jun 26- Jul 11 | |
| Jul | Term 3 starts | Jul 12 |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 17 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 18 - Oct 3 | |
| AFL Grand Final Friday | subject to footy schedule | |
| Oct | Term 4 starts | Oct 4 |
| Nov | Melbourne Cup Day | Nov 2 |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 17 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 18-Jan 30 | |
| Christmas day holiday | Dec 27 | |
| Boxing day holiday | Dec 28 |
Check the dates of the rest of Australia's States and Territories here.
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