Plan ahead for your 2025 with this helpful guide to primary and secondary school holiday dates across Victoria. Below you will find the school term dates, school holiday dates, and general public holidays.
Please note:
- The list is reflective of the public school system. There is not a consistent set of dates that applies to every private and independent school.
- This is general advice. Please confirm with your school before booking an expensive holiday.
School term dates
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 January | 4 April |
| Term 2 | 22 April | 4 July |
| Term 3 | 21 July | 19 September |
| Term 4 | 6 October | 19 December |
Public holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January |
| Australia Day | 27 January |
| Labour Day | 10 March |
| Good Friday | 18 April |
| Easter Saturday | 19 April |
| Easter Sunday | 20 April |
| Easter Monday | 21 April |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | 9 June |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | 26 September |
| Melbourne Cup | 4 November |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
