Victoria School Term and Holiday Dates 2025

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.

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

VIC 2025 school 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

VIC 2025 school holidays

  • 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

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.

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Add the 2025 iCal calendar to your email app

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.

VIC 2025 Public Holiday 🎉

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

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

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