Find the school holiday dates for Ballarat in 2026
Are you trying to find the 2026 Ballarat school holidays? The following lists the important dates for Ballarat’s kindergarten, primary, secondary, and high school breaks in 2026.
Guide to Ballarat school holiday activities
Waiting for amazing experiences in waiting for the Ballarat school holidays of 2026!. Ballarat & Victoria provide lots of entertaining events all year long, whether it’s during the Easter school holidays, July school holidays, September school holidays, or December school holidays.
2026 Ballarat School Holidays
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn (Easter) Holidays | Friday, 3 April | Sunday, 19 April |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday, 27 June | Sunday, 12 July |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday, 19 September | Sunday, 4 October |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday, 19 December 2026 | Tuesday, 26 January 2027 |
Ballarat School Terms Dates 2026
| Term | Start Date | Finish Date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday, 27 Jan (Students start Wednesday, 28 Jan) | Thursday, 2 April |
| Term 2 | Monday, 20 April | Friday, 26 June |
| Term 3 | Monday, 13 July | Friday, 18 September |
| Term 4 | Monday, 5 October | Friday, 18 December |
Key Public Holidays in Ballarat (2026)
| Month | Event | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| January | New Year's Day holiday | Jan 1 |
| Australia Day | Jan 26 | |
| Term 1 starts | Jan 28 | |
| March | Labour Day | Mar 9 |
| April | Term 1 finishes | Apr 2 |
| Easter weekend | Apr 3 – Apr 6 | |
| Autumn holidays | Apr 6 – Apr 17 | |
| Term 2 starts | Apr 20 | |
| ANZAC Day | Apr 25 | |
| June | King's Birthday | Jun 8 |
| Term 2 finishes | Jun 26 | |
| July | Winter holidays | Jun 29 – Jul 10 |
| Term 3 starts | Jul 13 | |
| September | Term 3 finishes | Sep 18 |
| Spring holidays | Sep 21 – Oct 2 | |
| October | Term 4 starts | Oct 5 |
| November | Melbourne Cup Day | Nov 3 |
| December | Term 4 finishes | Dec 18 |
| Summer holidays | Dec 21 | |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25 | |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26 |