Here is a convenient guide to the Victoria 2024 school holidays, school terms, and public holidays.
We also show you how to make the most of your public holidays by strategically scheduling your leave, so you can enjoy those extra-long weekends!
Looking for the holiday calendar for 2025? Visit here.
1. Schools Holidays Victoria 2024
Here is the List of 2024 VIC school holidays.
First day in the school: 30 Jan 2024 (Tue)
Autumn School Holidays: 29 Mar (Fri) – 14 Apr (Sun)
Winter School Holidays: 29 Jun (Sat) – 14 Jul (Sun)
Spring School Holidays: 21 Sep (Sat) – 6 Oct (Sun)
Summer School Holidays: 20 Dec (Fri) – 28 Jan 2025 (Tue)
2. VIC 2024 School Terms
Term 1: 30 January (Tue) – 28 March (Thu)
Term 2: 15 April (Mon) – 28 June (Fri)
Term 3: 15 July (Mon) – 20 September (Fri)
Term 4: 7 October (Mon) – 20 December (Fri)
3. Victoria Public Holidays Chart 2024
| Public Holiday | 2024 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | Monday 1 January 2024 |
| Australia Day | Friday 26 January 2024 |
| Labour Day | Monday 11 March 2024 |
| Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
| Saturday before Easter Sunday | Saturday 30 March 2024 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 31 March 2024 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 1 April 2024 |
| ANZAC Day | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 10 June 2024 |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday 27 September 2024 |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 5 November 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
| Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
*Please note that all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Reference
4. Long Weekends and When to Take Leave
There are Five 3-day long weekends in 2024 in Victoria:
- New Year Day: 30 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024 (Sat – Mon)
- Australia Day: 26 Jan – 28 Jan(Fri– Sun)
- Labour Day: 9 Mar – 11 Mar(Sat – Mon)
- King’s Birthday: 8 Jun – 10 Jun(Sat– Mon)
- Friday before the AFL Grand Final: 27 Sep – 29 Sep(Fri – Sun)
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:
- Apr – ANZAC Day
- Nov – Melbourne Cup
- Dec – Christmas Day * Boxing Day
