Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
6 April 2030 - 22 April 2030
17
days off
Current School Term Status
The 2030 school year has not started yet
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Term 1 starts on Tuesday, 29 January 2030.
Students return after the current school holiday break.
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Victoria school term countdown 2030
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
1238 days until the 2030 school year starts
The 2030 school year begins with Term 1.
2030 school year has not started yet
Last day of schoolTuesday, 29 January 2030Term 1
Holidays beginFriday, 5 April 2030Term 1 finishes
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Victoria school term dates 2030
This page focuses on Victorian school dates for 2030. 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 Tuesday, 29 January 2030, while government school students start on Wednesday, 30 January 2030.
📅 2030 Victorian School Term Dates
2030
Use the table below as the main reference for Victoria 2030 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday, 29 January 2030 | Friday, 5 April 2030 | 10 weeks |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 23 April 2030 | Friday, 28 June 2030 | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | Monday, 15 July 2030 | Friday, 20 September 2030 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | Monday, 7 October 2030 | Friday, 20 December 2030 | 11 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays Victoria 2030
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Victoria for 2030. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
29 June 2030 - 14 July 2030
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
21 September 2030 - 6 October 2030
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2030
From 21 December 2030
TBD
continues into next year
Victoria 2030 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 41 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 4 (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 1 (10 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 49 confirmed days across Autumn, Winter and Spring holidays, plus Summer school holidays which continue into 2031 (end date not yet published)
- Longest break: Among the breaks with confirmed dates, Autumn school holidays is the longest at 17 days. The Summer holidays end date for 2030–2031 hasn’t been published yet, so it’s shown as continuing into 2031 rather than a fixed length.
Term dates for 2030 follow the same overall pattern as 2026–2029: 41 weeks of instructional time across four terms. The Victorian Department of Education has not yet published an end date for the 2030–2031 summer holidays, so the length of that break can’t be compared to previous years yet.
Compared to 2029: Term 1 2030 falls on the same calendar date as Term 1 2029, and Term 4 2030 falls 1 day earlier than Term 4 2029. Total school holiday time 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 2030
Victoria school students generally have four school terms in 2030, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: Tuesday, 29 January 2030.
- School year ends: Friday, 20 December 2030.
- 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 2030
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 2030?
School holidays VIC 2030 are the term break 2030 periods listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on Friday, 20 December 2030.
What are the term dates Victoria 2030?
Term dates Victoria 2030 are: Term 1 runs from Tuesday, 29 January 2030 to Friday, 5 April 2030, Term 2 runs from Tuesday, 23 April 2030 to Friday, 28 June 2030, Term 3 runs from Monday, 15 July 2030 to Friday, 20 September 2030, and Term 4 runs from Monday, 7 October 2030 to Friday, 20 December 2030.
When does Term 1 start in Victoria in 2030?
Term 1 officially starts on Tuesday, 29 January 2030. Government school students start on Wednesday, 30 January 2030.
When is the last day of school in Victoria in 2030?
The listed final day of Term 4 in Victoria for 2030 is Friday, 20 December 2030.
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 2030 school calendar
Download the Victoria 2030 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
7 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.