Melbourne Guide
Victorian Public Holidays and School Holidays 2025 & 2026
Planning a long weekend, a family break or a day off work? Here is the complete list of Victorian public holidays and government school term dates for 2025 and 2026, kept up to date for Melbourne readers. It includes the state's unique days off, from Melbourne Cup Day to the public holiday on the Friday before the AFL Grand Final.
Melbourne Cup Day is a public holiday for metropolitan Melbourne; regional councils can substitute an alternative local holiday, so check with your council if you live outside the metro area. Always confirm dates against the Victorian Government before booking travel.
Victorian public holidays 2025
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Australia Day | |
| Labour Day | |
| Good Friday | |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | |
| Easter Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | |
| ANZAC Day | |
| King's Birthday | |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | To be confirmed (typically late Sept) |
| Melbourne Cup Day | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day |
Victorian public holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | |
| Australia Day | |
| Labour Day | |
| Good Friday | |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | |
| Easter Sunday | |
| Easter Monday | |
| ANZAC Day | |
| King's Birthday | |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | To be confirmed (typically late Sept) |
| Melbourne Cup Day | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day |
Victorian school holidays and term dates 2025
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tue 28 Jan (school staff from 28 Jan) to Fri 4 Apr 2025 |
| Autumn holidays | Sat 5 Apr to Tue 22 Apr 2025 |
| Term 2 | Wed 23 Apr to Fri 4 Jul 2025 |
| Winter holidays | Sat 5 Jul to Sun 20 Jul 2025 |
| Term 3 | Mon 21 Jul to Fri 19 Sep 2025 |
| Spring holidays | Sat 20 Sep to Sun 5 Oct 2025 |
| Term 4 | Mon 6 Oct to Fri 19 Dec 2025 |
Victorian school holidays and term dates 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Late Jan to early Apr 2026 |
| Autumn holidays | Early to mid Apr 2026 |
| Term 2 | Mid Apr to early Jul 2026 |
| Winter holidays | Early to mid Jul 2026 |
| Term 3 | Mid Jul to mid Sep 2026 |
| Spring holidays | Late Sep to early Oct 2026 |
| Term 4 | Early Oct to mid Dec 2026 |
Making the most of your days off
Victoria's long weekends are the ideal time to explore what's on around town or escape the city. For ideas, browse our this weekend picks, upcoming events, and things to do with the family.