🗓 2025 VIC School Term Dates & Holidays – Plan Your Year Now

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KIS Summary:

  • Term 1 starts Jan 28, Term 4 ends Dec 19.
  • Easter holidays (Apr 5-21), winter holidays (Jun 5-Jul 20), spring holidays (Sep 20-Oct 5), and summer holidays (Dec 20-Jan 27, 2026).
  • Get these dates in your calendar now to book family trips during school holidays and avoid last-minute scheduling conflicts.

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We believe that planning ahead is the key to a successful year! That is why we want to make it as easy for you as possible to stay on top of VIC school holidays and term dates for 2025.

Below, you'll find a breakdown of all the most important dates to set you up for 2025 school success!

Table Of Contents:

In Victoria, Australia, the school term dates and holidays for 2025 are as follows:

VIC 2025 School Holiday Dates

Holiday Dates
Autumn Holidays Saturday, 5 April to Monday, 21 April 2025
Winter Holidays Saturday, 5 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025
Spring Holidays Saturday, 20 September to Sunday, 5 October 2025
Summer Holidays Saturday, 20 December 2025 to Tuesday, 27 January 2026

VIC 2025 School Term Dates

Term Dates
Term 1 Tuesday, 28 January to Friday, 4 April 2025
(students start on Wednesday, 29 January in government schools)
Term 2 Tuesday, 22 April to Friday, 4 July 2025
Term 3 Monday, 21 July to Friday, 19 September 2025
Term 4 Monday, 6 October to Friday, 19 December 2025

Please note that these dates are based on the Victorian Government's official calendar. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to consult the official Victorian Government website or contact your local school directly.

Additionally, independent and Catholic schools in Victoria may have different term dates. It's advisable to check with individual schools for their specific schedules.

VIC 2025 Public Holiday Dates

Public Holiday Date
New Year’s Day 1st Jan (Wed), 2025
Australia Day 27th Jan (Mon), 2025
Good Friday 18th April (Fri), 2025
Easter Saturday 19th April (Sat), 2025
Easter Sunday 20th April (Sun), 2025
Easter Monday 21st April (Mon), 2025
Anzac Day 25th April (Fri), 2025
Labour Day 5th May (Mon), 2025
Ekka Day 13th Aug (Wed), 2025
King's Birthday 6th Oct (Mon), 2025
Christmas Eve 24th Dec (Wed), 2025
Christmas Day 25th Dec (Thu), 2025
Boxing Day 26th Dec (Fri), 2025

Daylight Savings Time 2025

31st March (Sun), 1:00 a.m. Turn clock forward by 1 hour
6th April (Sun), 3:00 a.m. Turn clock backward by 1 hour

2025 iCal Calendar

iCalendar is a computer file format that you can import into your calendar (computer or mobile device). These files have an extension 'ics'.

Here is a 2025 iCal calendar file (ICS 52KB) that contains the key 2025 school dates. You can add it to calendar apps like Outlook, Google and others.

To add an iCal file to your Outlook calendar:

  1. Download one of the files below to your computer.
  2. Open Outlook and click File > Open & Export > Import/Export.
  3. Select Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar file (.vcs). Click Next.
  4. Browse to find where you saved the iCal file and select it. Click OK.
  5. In the popup window, choose 'import its items into your calendar'. Click Import.

* The 2025 iCal calendar file is made by dates published on the Victorian Government Education website. Always check with your local school as dates may change.

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Conclusion On VIC's 2025 School Term Dates & Holidays

With these VIC school dates locked in your calendar, you're already ahead of most parents. But having the dates is just the first step – what matters most is how you use this time strategically.

Now grab your calendar, mark those dates, and get ready for a fantastic 2025!

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FAQs About VIC's 2025 School Term Dates & Holidays

1. What are the dates for VIC school holidays in 2025?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2025 Victorian school holidays: 

  • Autumn Holidays: Saturday, April 5 – Sunday, April 20
  • Winter Holidays: Saturday, July 5 – Sunday, July 20
  • Spring Holidays: Saturday, September 20 – Sunday, October 5
  • Summer Holidays: Saturday, December 20 – Tuesday, January 27, 2026

2.What are the term dates for VIC schools in 2025?

Here is a detailed breakdown of the 2025 Victorian school term dates: 

  • Term 1: Wednesday, 29 January – Friday, 4 April
  • Term 2: Tuesday, 22 April – Friday, 4 July
  • Term 3: Monday, 21 July – Friday, 19 September
  • Term 4: Monday, 6 October – Friday, 19 December

3.Do Melbourne private schools follow the same term dates as government schools?

  • Government schools use these exact dates - All Victorian state schools follow the Department of Education calendar
  • Private and Catholic schools often differ - Many independent schools start earlier or finish later, so always check your specific school's calendar

4. How many public holidays are there in VIC?

Here are the 14 Victorian public holidays for 2025: 

  1. New Year's Day - Wednesday, 1 Jan
  2. Australia Day - Sunday, 26 Jan
  3. Good Friday - Friday, 18 Apr
  4. Easter Saturday - 19 Apr
  5. Easter Sunday - 20 Apr
  6. Easter Monday - 21 Apr
  7. Anzac Day - Friday, 25 Apr
  8. Labour Day - Monday, 5 May
  9. Ekka Day - Wednesday, 13 Aug
  10. King's Birthday - Monday, 6 Oct
  11. Melbourne Cup Day - Tuesday, 4 Nov
  12. The Friday before the AFL Grand Final - Friday, 26 Sep
  13. Christmas Day - Thursday, 25 Dec
  14. Boxing Day - Friday, 26 Dec