School Holidays Victoria 2025: Plan Ahead for an Exciting Year
As 2025 approaches, it’s time to start planning your school holidays in Victoria! With a variety of long weekends, term breaks, and seasonal events, families have plenty of opportunities to explore the great outdoors or enjoy Melbourne’s vibrant cultural scene.
From beach trips along the Great Ocean Road to winter getaways in the Victorian Alps, there’s something for everyone. Autumn holidays are perfect for visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens, while the spring break offers a chance to explore wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary.
For those planning trips, booking early is recommended, especially for popular destinations like Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula, and Ballarat’s Sovereign Hill. Make the most of your school holidays in 2025 by staying informed and planning ahead!
Victoria School Holidays 2025 and Term Dates
| Period | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday, 28 January 2025 (Students start 29 Jan) | Friday, 4 April 2025 |
| Autumn Holidays | Saturday, 5 April 2025 | Monday, 21 April 2025 |
| Term 2 | Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | Friday, 4 July 2025 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday, 5 July 2025 | Sunday, 20 July 2025 |
| Term 3 | Monday, 21 July 2025 | Friday, 19 September 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday, 20 September 2025 | Sunday, 5 October 2025 |
| Term 4 | Monday, 6 October 2025 | Friday, 19 December 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday, 20 December 2025 | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
The information above is relevant to Victoria government state schools. Independent and Catholic schools do base their terms on the state school dates but their term dates can vary from school to school. You should check directly with the relevant school to find out the correct term date information.