Victoria school term dates 2029

This page focuses on Victorian school dates for 2029. 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 Monday, 29 January 2029, while government school students start on Tuesday, 30 January 2029.

Source: Victorian Government school term dates.

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2029 Victorian School Term Dates

2029

Term 1

29 January 2029
to
29 March 2029
8w 3d

Term 2

16 April 2029
to
29 June 2029
10w 4d

Term 3

16 July 2029
to
21 September 2029
9w 4d

Term 4

8 October 2029
to
21 December 2029
10w 4d
TermStartsEnds
Term 1Monday, 29 January 2029Thursday, 29 March 2029
Term 2Monday, 16 April 2029Friday, 29 June 2029
Term 3Monday, 16 July 2029Friday, 21 September 2029
Term 4Monday, 8 October 2029Friday, 21 December 2029

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School Holidays Victoria 2029

These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Victoria for 2029. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.

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Autumn school holidays

Between Term 1 and Term 2
30 March 2029 – 15 April 2029
17
days off
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Winter school holidays

Between Term 2 and Term 3
30 June 2029 – 15 July 2029
16
days off
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Spring school holidays

Between Term 3 and Term 4
22 September 2029 – 7 October 2029
16
days off
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Summer school holidays

After Term 4 2029
22 December 2029 – 28 January 2030
38
days off

Plain-English summary for 2029

In 2029, Victorian government school students begin the school year on Tuesday, 30 January 2029. The official Term 1 start date is Monday, 29 January 2029, and the listed final day of Term 4 is Friday, 21 December 2029.

2029 term dates table

TermStartsEnds
Term 1Monday, 29 January 2029Thursday, 29 March 2029
Term 2Monday, 16 April 2029Friday, 29 June 2029
Term 3Monday, 16 July 2029Friday, 21 September 2029
Term 4Monday, 8 October 2029Friday, 21 December 2029

2029 school holiday breaks table

School holiday breakStartsEndsLength
Autumn school holidaysFriday, 30 March 2029Sunday, 15 April 202917 days
Winter school holidaysSaturday, 30 June 2029Sunday, 15 July 202916 days
Spring school holidaysSaturday, 22 September 2029Sunday, 7 October 202916 days
Summer school holidaysSaturday, 22 December 2029Monday, 28 January 203038 days

Frequently asked questions about 2029 school dates

When do Victorian schools go back in 2029?

Victorian government school students start on Tuesday, 30 January 2029. The official Term 1 start date is Monday, 29 January 2029.

When are the 2029 school holidays in Victoria?

The holiday breaks are listed above between each term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on Friday, 21 December 2029.

Are these dates the same for every Victorian school?

No. These dates are based on Victorian government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.