Planning your academic year early helps students, parents, and teachers stay organized — and at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) Melbourne, the 2025–26 academic calendar is structured to balance learning, growth, and well-deserved breaks. Below is a detailed look at the PLC Melbourne term dates for 2025 and 2026, along with key holidays, reporting days, and mid-term breaks.
PLC Term Dates 2025
Term 1: Friday 31 January – Friday 4 April 2025
The school year begins on Friday, 31 January 2025, marking the start of Term 1. Students settle into a busy start filled with new classes, co-curricular programs, and community events.
A significant public holiday during this term is Labour Day, observed on Monday, 10 March 2025. The term concludes on Friday, 4 April 2025, giving families time for the first long break of the year before Easter.
Term 2: Wednesday 23 April – Friday 4 July 2025
Term 2 resumes after the short autumn break on Wednesday, 23 April. The term begins just before ANZAC Day, which falls on Friday, 25 April 2025 — a public holiday that commemorates the courage of Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
Midway through the term, King’s Birthday is celebrated on Monday, 9 June 2025, offering a brief respite before the end of term assessments.
A Report Writing Day is scheduled for Monday, 23 June 2025, allowing teachers to finalize assessments and prepare progress reports.
The term wraps up on Friday, 4 July 2025, followed by a well-earned mid-year break.
Term 3: Tuesday 22 July – Friday 12 September 2025
The winter holidays end with Term 3 commencing on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. This term focuses on consolidation of learning and preparation for senior exams.
A Mid-Term Break is planned for Friday, 15 August 2025, giving students a short opportunity to recharge before final assignments.
Classes continue until Friday, 12 September 2025, when the spring holidays begin.
Term 4: Tuesday 7 October – Friday 5 December 2025
Term 4 marks the final academic phase of the year, starting on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. It’s a vibrant period with graduation ceremonies, final assessments, and the closing celebrations of school life for Year 12 students.
There’s a Mid-Term Break on Monday, 3 November 2025, immediately followed by Cup Day on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 — a beloved Victorian tradition.
The school year officially concludes on Friday, 5 December 2025, signalling the start of the summer holidays.
PLC Term Dates 2026
Term 1: Friday 30 January – Thursday 2 April 2026
The 2026 academic year kicks off on Friday, 30 January. Early February sees a full return of classes and activities, with Labour Day falling on Monday, 9 March 2026.
Term 1 concludes on Thursday, 2 April 2026, leading directly into the Easter holidays.
Term 2: Tuesday 21 April – Friday 26 June 2026
After Easter, Term 2 begins on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. Students resume classes with renewed focus and take a pause for the King’s Birthday on Monday, 8 June 2026.
A Report Writing Day will occur in June (date to be confirmed).
Term 2 wraps up on Friday, 26 June 2026, marking the halfway point of the academic year.
Term 3: Tuesday 14 July – Friday 11 September 2026
The second half of the school year begins on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
A Mid-Term Break is scheduled for August (date to be confirmed) to give everyone a short break during the winter stretch.
Term 3 ends on Friday, 11 September 2026, ahead of spring holidays.
Term 4: Tuesday 6 October – Friday 4 December 2026
The final term begins on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, with students and teachers returning for the last set of academic activities.
There’s a Mid-Term Break on Monday, 2 November, followed by Cup Day on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
The academic year concludes on Friday, 4 December 2026, closing another successful year at PLC Melbourne.
Quick Reference Table
| Year | Term | Dates | Key Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Term 1 | 31 Jan – 4 Apr | Labour Day (10 Mar) |
| Term 2 | 23 Apr – 4 Jul | ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King’s Birthday (9 Jun), Report Day (23 Jun) | |
| Term 3 | 22 Jul – 12 Sep | Mid-Term (15 Aug) | |
| Term 4 | 7 Oct – 5 Dec | Mid-Term (3 Nov), Cup Day (4 Nov) | |
| 2026 | Term 1 | 30 Jan – 2 Apr | Labour Day (9 Mar) |
| Term 2 | 21 Apr – 26 Jun | King’s Birthday (8 Jun), Report Day (TBC) | |
| Term 3 | 14 Jul – 11 Sep | Mid-Term (Aug TBC) | |
| Term 4 | 6 Oct – 4 Dec | Mid-Term (2 Nov), Cup Day (3 Nov) |
FAQs – PLC Melbourne Term Dates
Q1. When does the 2025 school year start at PLC Melbourne?
The 2025 academic year begins on Friday, 31 January 2025.
Q2. When is the first major school holiday in 2025?
The first holiday break begins after Friday, 4 April 2025.
Q3. What are the Cup Day dates for PLC in 2025 and 2026?
Cup Day will be on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, and Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
Q4. Are mid-term breaks the same each year?
No, some mid-term dates (especially in Term 3) vary each year and may be confirmed closer to the date.