Geelong School Term Dates 2026
Geelong and the Barwon South West region follow the Department of Education Victoria school term calendar. All Victorian public holidays — including AFL Grand Final Eve and Melbourne Cup Day — apply to Geelong schools. Geelong families have excellent school holiday options across the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and the Great Ocean Road.
2026 Geelong School Terms and Holidays
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 2026 | Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Autumn school holidays | Friday 3 April 2026 | Sunday 19 April 2026 |
| Term 2 2026 | Monday 20 April 2026 | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Winter school holidays | Saturday 27 June 2026 | Sunday 12 July 2026 |
| Term 3 2026 | Monday 13 July 2026 | Friday 18 September 2026 |
| Spring school holidays | Saturday 19 September 2026 | Sunday 4 October 2026 |
| Term 4 2026 | Monday 5 October 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Summer school holidays | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Late January 2027 |
Confirm with Department of Education Victoria or your school for exact 2026 term dates.
Victorian Public Holidays During Geelong School Terms 2026
- Labour Day — Monday 9 March 2026 — Term 1. Schools closed.
- Anzac Day substitute — Monday 27 April 2026 — Term 2. Schools closed.
- King's Birthday — Monday 8 June 2026 — Term 2. Schools closed.
- AFL Grand Final Eve — TBA 2026 — Term 3 or 4. Schools closed.
- Melbourne Cup Day — Tuesday 3 November 2026 — Term 4. Schools closed.
Confirm Your Dates
Official Victoria school term dates: education.vic.gov.au. Catholic Education Sandhurst Diocese (covers Geelong area): ceosand.catholic.edu.au.
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