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VIC School Holidays & Term Dates 2029

Government school holidays and term dates for Victoria.

VIC School Holidays & Term Dates 2029

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  1. HolidaySummer 2028–29Next break

    Duration: 39 days

    Fri, 22 Dec 2028 to Mon, 29 Jan 2029

    Back to school: Tue, 30 Jan 2029

  2. Term 1

    Duration: 8 weeks

    Tue, 30 Jan to Thu, 29 Mar

  3. HolidayAutumn

    Duration: 17 days

    Fri, 30 Mar to Sun, 15 Apr

    Back to school: Mon, 16 Apr 2029

  4. Term 2

    Duration: 11 weeks

    Mon, 16 Apr to Fri, 29 June

  5. HolidayWinter

    Duration: 16 days

    Sat, 30 June to Sun, 15 July

    Back to school: Mon, 16 July 2029

  6. Term 3

    Duration: 10 weeks

    Mon, 16 July to Fri, 21 Sept

  7. HolidaySpring

    Duration: 16 days

    Sat, 22 Sept to Sun, 7 Oct

    Back to school: Mon, 8 Oct 2029

  8. Term 4

    Duration: 11 weeks

    Mon, 8 Oct to Fri, 21 Dec

  9. HolidaySummer 2029–30

    Duration: 39 days

    Sat, 22 Dec 2029 to Tue, 29 Jan 2030

    Back to school: Wed, 30 Jan 2030

School planning notes

These dates follow government school calendars. Your school can confirm pupil-free days and local arrangements; Catholic and independent schools may use different dates.

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VIC pupil-free days 2029

This calendar doesn’t list VIC pupil-free days for 2029. That doesn’t mean there are none: check your school’s calendar for staff development days and local arrangements.

VIC school holidays and term dates FAQs

When are the next school holidays in Victoria in 2029?

Victoria schools go back on Tuesday 30 January 2029 after the Summer Holidays, which run from Friday 22 December 2028 to Monday 29 January 2029 (39 days).

Victorian Department of Education source→

When does Term 1 start in Victoria in 2029?

Victoria Term 1 starts on Tuesday 30 January 2029.

Victorian Department of Education source→

When does school go back after the 2029–30 summer holidays in Victoria?

The Victoria summer holidays run from Saturday 22 December 2029 to Tuesday 29 January 2030. Term 1 2030 starts on Wednesday 30 January 2030.

Victorian Department of Education source→

Do these Victoria school dates apply to private and Catholic schools?

These dates cover Victoria government schools. Catholic, independent and other non-government schools can set different term, holiday and return dates, so check your school directly.

Victorian Department of Education source→

Do these Victoria school dates include pupil-free and staff-development days?

The 2029 dates show student attendance days. Staff-only development and pupil-free days are excluded where the official calendar distinguishes them; individual schools may publish additional dates.

Victorian Department of Education source→