Department of Education Information

Term Dates 2026-2030

The Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017 require the Minister for Education to determine the days on which a government school is required to be open for attendance by students.

The Minister for Education has set the term dates for 2026-2030. Setting school dates well in advance assists with school planning and ensures the school community knows the days Victorian government schools are open for student instruction.

The 2026-2030 terms dates are based on these criteria:

• There are four school terms
• The school year is 200 days
• The Australia Day holiday occurs before students return to school
• The first term vacation is to coincide with Easter
• That, as far as possible, a consistent pattern be maintained from one five-year block to the next. 

More information is on the Department’s website: School term dates and holidays in Victoria (education.vic.gov.au)

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/pages/datesterm.aspx

Injuries At School

• Schools are reminded that the department does not provide accident insurance for students.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport costs.
• Student accident insurance policies are available from some commercial insurers. These cover a range of medical expenses not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.