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Holiday Calendar

Victoria 2026 Holiday Calendar

View Victoria public holidays for 2026, including long weekends, school holiday links, and annual leave planning ideas.

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Public holiday count

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Public holiday entries listed for Victoria in 2026.

School holiday periods

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Term breaks available for planning family leave.

Leave opportunities

8

Ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.

Long weekend notes

  • Australia DayMon, 26 Jan can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Labour DayMon, 9 Mar can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Good FridayFri, 3 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • King's BirthdayMon, 8 June can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
  • Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
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Key dates

  • New Year's DayThu, 1 Jan
  • Australia DayMon, 26 Jan

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  • Labour DayMon, 9 Mar

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  • Good FridayFri, 3 Apr
  • School Holidays - Term 1Fri, 3 Apr to Sun, 19 Apr
  • Saturday before Easter SundaySat, 4 Apr
  • Easter SundaySun, 5 Apr
  • Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr
  • Anzac DaySat, 25 Apr

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Key dates

  • King's BirthdayMon, 8 June
  • School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 27 June to Sun, 12 July

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  • School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 27 June to Sun, 12 July

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  • School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 19 Sept to Sun, 4 Oct

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  • School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 19 Sept to Sun, 4 Oct

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  • Melbourne Cup DayTue, 3 Nov

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Key dates

  • School Holidays - Term 4Sat, 19 Dec to Wed, 27 Jan 2027
  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec
  • Boxing DaySat, 26 Dec
  • Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec

Public holiday table

DateNameTypeNotes
Thu, 1 JanNew Year's DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Mon, 26 JanAustralia DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Mon, 9 MarLabour DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 3 AprGood FridayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Sat, 4 AprSaturday before Easter SundayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Sun, 5 AprEaster SundayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Mon, 6 AprEaster MondayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Sat, 25 AprAnzac DayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Mon, 8 JuneKing's BirthdayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Tue, 3 NovMelbourne Cup DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Fri, 25 DecChristmas DayPublic holidaysObserved on this date.
Sat, 26 DecBoxing DayPublic holidaysFalls on a weekend.
Mon, 28 DecBoxing Day (additional day)Public holidaysObserved substitute or additional public holiday.

Related planning tools

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FAQ

How many public holidays are there in Victoria in 2026?

Victoria has 13 public holiday entries listed for 2026 in this calendar.

Which public holidays create long weekends?

Long weekends are highlighted on the page when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, or when observed substitute days extend the weekend.

Are school holidays included?

Yes. Victoria school holiday periods are linked and shown where relevant for 2026.

Can I plan annual leave around these dates?

Yes. Use the leave calendar and best-days-off links to plan annual leave around public holidays and weekends.

Data confidence: Holiday data is compiled from official government sources and reviewed before publication. Dates may change if state governments revise public holiday schedules.