VIC School Holidays 2027: Term Dates & Public Holidays
Planning ahead for the 2027 school year? Whether you're organising family holidays, booking childcare, preparing for VCE exams or scheduling tutoring, having the complete Victorian school calendar in one place makes planning much easier.
This guide includes:
- Victoria School Term Dates 2027
- Victoria School Holiday Dates 2027
- Victoria Public Holidays 2027
Bookmark this page—we update it whenever the Victorian Government releases any changes.
Victoria School Term Dates 2027
| School Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday 27 January – Thursday 25 March (Students commence Thursday 28 January) |
| Term 2 | Monday 12 April – Friday 25 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 12 July – Friday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 4 October – Friday 17 December |
Victorian teachers begin one day before students at the start of the school year. This allows schools to undertake planning, professional learning and administrative preparation before students return.
Victoria School Holiday Dates 2027
| School Holidays | Dates |
|---|---|
| Summer Holidays (2026–27) | Saturday 19 December 2026 – Wednesday 27 January 2027 |
| Autumn Holidays | Friday 26 March – Sunday 11 April |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 26 June – Sunday 11 July |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 18 September – Sunday 3 October |
| Summer Holidays (2027–28) | Saturday 18 December 2027 onwards |
Victoria Public Holidays 2027
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January |
| Labour Day | Monday 8 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 27 March |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 28 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March |
| ANZAC Day | Sunday 25 April |
| Additional ANZAC Day Holiday | Monday 26 April |
| King's Birthday | Monday 14 June |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday 24 September* |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday 2 November** |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December |
| Additional Christmas Holiday | Monday 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December |
| Additional Boxing Day Holiday | Tuesday 28 December |
* Applies statewide.
** Melbourne Cup Day is observed throughout metropolitan Melbourne and many parts of Victoria. Some regional councils instead observe their own local public holiday.
Do Independent and Catholic Schools Follow These Dates?
Most Victorian independent and Catholic schools broadly follow the Victorian Government school calendar.
Always confirm your school's calendar before booking holidays or making travel plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Victorian schools start in 2027?
Teachers return on Wednesday 27 January 2027, while students in Victorian Government schools commence Thursday 28 January 2027.
When are the Victorian school holidays in 2027?
The holiday periods are:
- Autumn: 26 March – 11 April
- Winter: 26 June – 11 July
- Spring: 18 September – 3 October
- Summer: From 18 December 2027
What are Curriculum Days?
Curriculum Days are student-free days used by teachers for planning and professional learning. Each Victorian Government school sets its own Curriculum Day schedule, so dates vary between schools.
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