Here are the key dates for VIC school students. Remember to check with your school regarding additional pupil-free days. Private and independent school dates will vary.
| Event | Dates | |
| Jan | New Year's Day | Jan 1 |
| School holidays | Jan 1-29 | |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
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Term 1 starts |
Jan 30 |
|
| Mar | Labour day | Mar 13 |
| Term 1 finishes | Mar 31 | |
| Apr | School holidays | Apr 1-17 |
| Easter weekend | Apr 14-17 | |
| ANZAC day | Apr 25 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 18 | |
| May |
NAPLAN (Yr 3, 5, 7, 9) |
May 9-11 |
| Jun |
Queen's Birthday | Jun 12 |
| Term 2 ends | Jun 30 | |
| Jul | School holidays | Jul 1-Jul 16 |
| Term 3 starts | July 17 | |
| Sept | Term 3 finishes | Sep 22 |
| School holidays | Sep 23-Oct 8 | |
| AFL Grand Final | Sep 29 | |
| Oct | Term 4 starts | Oct 9 |
| Nov | Melbourne Cup Day | Nov 7 |
| Dec | Term 4 finishes | Dec 22 |
| Christmas day | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing day | Dec 26 |
What about school holidays and term dates for 2018? Get them here:
