Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
30 March 2029 - 15 April 2029
17
days off
Current School Term Status
The 2029 school year has not started yet
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Term 1 starts on Monday, 29 January 2029.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
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Victoria school term countdown 2029
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
873 days until the 2029 school year starts
The 2029 school year begins with Term 1.
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Last day of schoolMonday, 29 January 2029Term 1
Holidays beginThursday, 29 March 2029Term 1 finishes
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Victoria school term dates 2029
This page focuses on Victorian school dates for 2029. 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 Monday, 29 January 2029, while government school students start on Tuesday, 30 January 2029.
📅 2029 Victorian School Term Dates
2029
Use the table below as the main reference for Victoria 2029 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday, 29 January 2029 | Thursday, 29 March 2029 | 9 weeks |
| Term 2 | Monday, 16 April 2029 | Friday, 29 June 2029 | 11 weeks |
| Term 3 | Monday, 16 July 2029 | Friday, 21 September 2029 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | Monday, 8 October 2029 | Friday, 21 December 2029 | 11 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays Victoria 2029
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Victoria for 2029. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
30 June 2029 - 15 July 2029
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
22 September 2029 - 7 October 2029
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2029
22 December 2029 - 28 January 2030
38
days off
Victoria 2029 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: 87 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 38 days
The 2029 school year follows the typical pattern for this five-year span: 41 weeks of instructional time and a 38-day summer break, both in line with most other years shown here. 2027 has the longest summer holidays in this span at 40 days, and 2028 has the most total instructional time at 42 weeks.
Compared to 2030: Term 1 2029 falls on the same calendar date as Term 1 2030, Term 4 2029 falls 1 day later than Term 4 2030, and total school holiday time for 2030 isn’t yet comparable, because the 2030–2031 summer holidays don’t have a published end date.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Plain-English summary for Victoria 2029
Victoria school students generally have four school terms in 2029, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: Monday, 29 January 2029.
- School year ends: Friday, 21 December 2029.
- 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 2029
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 2029?
School holidays VIC 2029 are the term break 2029 periods listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on Friday, 21 December 2029.
What are the term dates Victoria 2029?
Term dates Victoria 2029 are: Term 1 runs from Monday, 29 January 2029 to Thursday, 29 March 2029, Term 2 runs from Monday, 16 April 2029 to Friday, 29 June 2029, Term 3 runs from Monday, 16 July 2029 to Friday, 21 September 2029, and Term 4 runs from Monday, 8 October 2029 to Friday, 21 December 2029.
When does Term 1 start in Victoria in 2029?
Term 1 officially starts on Monday, 29 January 2029. Government school students start on Tuesday, 30 January 2029.
When is the last day of school in Victoria in 2029?
The listed final day of Term 4 in Victoria for 2029 is Friday, 21 December 2029.
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 2029 school calendar
Download the Victoria 2029 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.