Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
26 March 2027 - 11 April 2027
17
days off
Current School Term Status
The 2027 school year has not started yet
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Term 1 starts on Wednesday, 27 January 2027.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
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Victoria school term countdown 2027
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
140 days until the 2027 school year starts
The 2027 school year begins with Term 1.
2027 school year has not started yet
Last day of schoolWednesday, 27 January 2027Term 1
Holidays beginThursday, 25 March 2027Term 1 finishes
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Victoria school term dates 2027
This page focuses on Victorian school dates for 2027. It gives a clear year-only view of Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 and Term 4 so families can plan school returns, leave, childcare, travel and activities.
The dates follow the Victorian Government school term schedule. Independent, private and Catholic schools may vary, so check directly with the school before making major plans.
Important Term 1 note: the official Term 1 start date is Wednesday, 27 January 2027, while government school students start on Thursday, 28 January 2027.
📅 2027 Victorian School Term Dates
2027
Use the table below as the main reference for Victoria 2027 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wednesday, 27 January 2027 | Thursday, 25 March 2027 | 9 weeks |
| Term 2 | Monday, 12 April 2027 | Friday, 25 June 2027 | 11 weeks |
| Term 3 | Monday, 12 July 2027 | Friday, 17 September 2027 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | Monday, 4 October 2027 | Friday, 17 December 2027 | 11 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays Victoria 2027
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Victoria for 2027. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
26 June 2027 - 11 July 2027
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
18 September 2027 - 3 October 2027
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2027
18 December 2027 - 26 January 2028
40
days off
Victoria 2027 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 41 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 1 (9 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 89 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 40 days
2027 stands out for having the longest summer school holidays of the five years shown on this site: 40 days, two days longer than 2026, 2028, 2029. Total instructional time (41 weeks) is otherwise typical for the period.
Compared to 2028: Term 1 2027 falls on the same calendar date as Term 1 2028, Term 4 2027 falls 4 days earlier than Term 4 2028, and total school holiday time is 2 days more in 2027 than in 2028 (89 vs 87) — Summer school holidays run 2 days longer in 2027 (40 days vs 38 days in 2028); all other breaks are the same length in both years.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Plain-English summary for Victoria 2027
Victoria school students generally have four school terms in 2027, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: Wednesday, 27 January 2027.
- School year ends: Friday, 17 December 2027.
- Important note: Government, Catholic, independent and private schools may use different student dates, so families should confirm dates with their school.
The detailed term dates and school holiday tables above remain the main reference. This section is only a quick plain-English explanation.
Good to know: Victoria planning notes for 2027
Victoria is the only state with a public holiday for the AFL Grand Final (the Friday before the match, usually in September or early October) and for Melbourne Cup Day (the first Tuesday in November) — two dates you won’t see on any other state’s calendar. Melbourne Cup Day usually falls inside Term 4 rather than during a school holiday break, so it’s worth checking the term dates table above if you’re planning around it. As with every state, Catholic and independent schools in Victoria often set their own pupil-free days and sometimes start or finish a day or two apart from the government-school dates shown on this page. In Victoria, pupil-free days are usually called Student Free Days or Curriculum Days. Each school council sets its own dates within Department of Education guidelines rather than following one statewide list, so always confirm them directly with your child’s school. Victoria’s term dates are also published well ahead of time by the Department of Education, which makes early travel planning easier than in states where dates are confirmed closer to the year. See our state comparison hub for how Victoria’s term lengths stack up against other states.
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays VIC 2027?
School holidays VIC 2027 are the term break 2027 periods listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on Friday, 17 December 2027.
What are the term dates Victoria 2027?
Term dates Victoria 2027 are: Term 1 runs from Wednesday, 27 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027, Term 2 runs from Monday, 12 April 2027 to Friday, 25 June 2027, Term 3 runs from Monday, 12 July 2027 to Friday, 17 September 2027, and Term 4 runs from Monday, 4 October 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027.
When does Term 1 start in Victoria in 2027?
Term 1 officially starts on Wednesday, 27 January 2027. Government school students start on Thursday, 28 January 2027.
When is the last day of school in Victoria in 2027?
The listed final day of Term 4 in Victoria for 2027 is Friday, 17 December 2027.
Does Victoria have any public holidays other states don’t?
Yes. The Friday before the AFL Grand Final and Melbourne Cup Day (first Tuesday in November) are both Victoria-only public holidays. Melbourne Cup Day is observed across the whole state, not just metropolitan Melbourne.
When is the best time to book school holiday travel in Victoria?
Prices for flights and accommodation in and out of Victoria tend to rise in the days immediately before and after each break, and especially around the Term 4/summer changeover. Booking a week either side of the official dates shown above can help avoid the highest peak pricing.
Where can I confirm official Victorian school term dates?
The Victorian Government publishes official term dates at vic.gov.au, linked from the source note on this page. Always check that source directly for the most current confirmed dates, especially for years further in the future.
Download and print VIC 2027 school calendar
Download the Victoria 2027 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
8 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.