Enrolment new students: 1 June 2026
Orientation (new students only): 2 June 2026
Classes start: 8 June 2026
Census date: 3 July 2026
Classes end: 28 August 2026
Exam period: 31 August to 4 September 2026
Results release: 11 September 2026
Enrolment new students: 15 June 2026
Orientation (new students only): 23 June 2026
Classes start: 29 June 2026
Census date: 24 July 2026
Classes end: 18 September 2026
Exam period: 21 September to 2 October 2026
Results release: 2 October 2026
Enrolment new students: 14 September 2026
Orientation (new students only): 15 September 2026
Classes start: 21 September 2026
Census date: 16 October 2026
Classes end: 11 December 2026
Exam period: 14 to 18 December 2026
Mid-trimester break: 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Results release: 8 January 2027
Enrolment new students: 5 October 2026
Orientation (new students only): 13 October 2026
Classes start: 19 October 2026
Census date: 13 November 2026
Mid-trimester break: 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Classes end: 22 January 2026
Exam period: 25 January to 5 February 2027
Results release: 5 February 2027
This calendar is subject to change – date of this version 01/10/2025
| ELICOS Cycles | Orientation | Class Period | Cycle Breaks & Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 5-Jan-26 | 5 Jan - 6 Feb 2026 | 1 Jan: New Year's Day, 26 Jan: Australia Day |
| Cycle 2 | 5-Feb-26 | 9 Feb - 13 Mar 2026 | |
| 16-20 Mar: Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 3 | 19-Mar-26 | 23 Mar - 1 May 2026 | 3-7 Apr: Easter holiday, 8-10 Apr: Cycle break, 25 Apr: ANZAC Day (no holiday) |
| Cycle 4 | 30-Apr-26 | 4 May - 5 Jun 2026 | |
| Cycle 5 | 4-Jun-26 | 9 Jun -10 Jul 2026 | 8 Jun: King's Birthday |
| 13-17 Jul: Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 6 | 16-Jul-26 | 20 Jul - 21 Aug 2026 | |
| Cycle 7 | 20-Aug-26 | 24 Aug - 24 Sep 2026 | 26 Sep: Grand Final Day |
| 28 Sep - 2 Oct: Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 8 | 1-Oct-26 | 5 Oct - 6 Nov 2026 | 3 Nov: Melbourne Cup Day |
| Cycle 9 | 5-Nov-26 | 9 Nov - 11 Dec 2026 | |
| End of Year | 14-31 Dec: End of Year Cycle Break |
