Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
1 April 2028 - 17 April 2028
17
days off
Current School Term Status
The 2028 school year has not started yet
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Term 1 starts on Thursday, 27 January 2028.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
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Victoria school term countdown 2028
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
505 days until the 2028 school year starts
The 2028 school year begins with Term 1.
2028 school year has not started yet
Last day of schoolThursday, 27 January 2028Term 1
Holidays beginFriday, 31 March 2028Term 1 finishes
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Victoria school term dates 2028
This page focuses on Victorian school dates for 2028. 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 Thursday, 27 January 2028, while government school students start on Friday, 28 January 2028.
📅 2028 Victorian School Term Dates
2028
Use the table below as the main reference for Victoria 2028 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday, 27 January 2028 | Friday, 31 March 2028 | 10 weeks |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 18 April 2028 | Friday, 30 June 2028 | 11 weeks |
| Term 3 | Monday, 17 July 2028 | Friday, 22 September 2028 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | Monday, 9 October 2028 | Thursday, 21 December 2028 | 11 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays Victoria 2028
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Victoria for 2028. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
1 July 2028 - 16 July 2028
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
23 September 2028 - 8 October 2028
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2028
22 December 2028 - 28 January 2029
38
days off
Victoria 2028 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 42 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 1 (10 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 87 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 38 days
2028 stands out as the only year in this five-year span with 42 weeks of total instructional time across its four terms — one more week than the other years shown here. Its summer holidays (38 days) are typical for the period.
Compared to 2029: Term 1 2028 falls 2 days earlier than Term 1 2029, Term 4 2028 falls on the same calendar date as Term 4 2029, and total school holiday time is identical (87 days each), with every individual break 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 2028
Victoria school students generally have four school terms in 2028, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: Thursday, 27 January 2028.
- School year ends: Thursday, 21 December 2028.
- 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 2028
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 2028?
School holidays VIC 2028 are the term break 2028 periods listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on Thursday, 21 December 2028.
What are the term dates Victoria 2028?
Term dates Victoria 2028 are: Term 1 runs from Thursday, 27 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028, Term 2 runs from Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Friday, 30 June 2028, Term 3 runs from Monday, 17 July 2028 to Friday, 22 September 2028, and Term 4 runs from Monday, 9 October 2028 to Thursday, 21 December 2028.
When does Term 1 start in Victoria in 2028?
Term 1 officially starts on Thursday, 27 January 2028. Government school students start on Friday, 28 January 2028.
When is the last day of school in Victoria in 2028?
The listed final day of Term 4 in Victoria for 2028 is Thursday, 21 December 2028.
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 2028 school calendar
Download the Victoria 2028 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.