Autumn school holidays
Between Term 1 and Term 2
18 April 2026 - 3 May 2026
16
days off
Tasmania School Holidays 2026 & Term Dates
Current School Term Status
Term 3 is currently running
23
days left
Term 3 ends on Friday, 2 October 2026.
Next break: Spring school holidays starts after Friday, 2 October 2026.
Live School Term Tracker
Tasmania school term countdown 2026
Live countdown, current school week and a date checker - calculated from the official dates on this page.
24 days until the Spring holidays begin
Term 3 is running now. After it, the Spring holidays run 3 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026.
Week 7 of 10 - Term 3
Last day of schoolFriday, 2 October 2026Term 3 ends
Holidays beginSaturday, 3 October 2026Spring holidays
Counting down to the Spring holidays
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📅 2026 Tasmania School Term Dates
Use the table below as the main reference for Tasmania 2026 school term dates.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5 February 2026 | 17 April 2026 | 11 weeks |
| Term 2 | 4 May 2026 | 10 July 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 3 | 27 July 2026 | 2 October 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Term 4 | 19 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 | 9 weeks |
🏖️ School Holidays TAS 2026
These are the main school holiday breaks between terms in Tasmania for 2026. Use them as a planning guide and confirm details with your school when needed.
Winter school holidays
Between Term 2 and Term 3
11 July 2026 - 26 July 2026
16
days off
Spring school holidays
Between Term 3 and Term 4
3 October 2026 - 18 October 2026
16
days off
Summer school holidays
After Term 4 2026
19 December 2026 - 1 February 2027
45
days off
Tasmania 2026 school year at a glance
- Total school terms: 4
- Total instructional time: 40 weeks across the four terms
- Longest term: Term 1 (11 weeks)
- Shortest term: Term 4 (9 weeks)
- Total school holiday time: 93 days across the four holiday breaks
- Longest break: Summer school holidays, at 45 days
Total instructional time is the same every year in the two years shown on this site: 40 weeks across the four terms.
Compared to 2027: Term 1 2026 falls 1 day later than Term 1 2027, Term 4 2026 falls 2 days later than Term 4 2027, and total school holiday time for 2027 isn’t yet comparable, because the 2027–2028 summer holidays don’t have a published end date.
These figures are calculated directly from the term and school holiday dates listed on this page.
Plain-English summary for Tasmania 2026
Tasmania school students generally have four school terms in 2026, with autumn, winter, spring and summer holiday breaks between terms.
- School year starts: 5 February 2026.
- School year ends: 18 December 2026.
- Important note: Government, Catholic, independent and private schools may use different student dates, so families should confirm dates with their school.
The detailed term dates and school holiday tables above remain the main reference. This section is only a quick plain-English explanation.
Download and print TAS 2026 school calendar
Download the Tasmania 2026 school calendar as an iCal file, import it into Google Calendar, Outlook or Apple Calendar, or print this page for offline planning.
30 calendar items included. The file includes available term dates, school holiday breaks and public holidays that appear on this page. Always confirm dates with the official source and your school.
2026 Public Holidays in Tasmania
Tasmania has several regional and public-service holidays. Regional entries may not apply across the whole state.
| Public holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Devonport Cup (regional) | Wednesday, 7 January 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Royal Hobart Regatta (regional) | Monday, 9 February 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Launceston Cup (Public Service) | Wednesday, 25 February 2026 | Public Service holiday. |
| King Island Show (regional) | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday, 9 March 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Easter Tuesday (Public Service) | Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | Public Service holiday. |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| AGFEST (regional) | Friday, 8 May 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Burnie Show (regional) | Friday, 2 October 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Royal Launceston Show (regional) | Thursday, 8 October 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Flinders Island Show (regional) | Friday, 16 October 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Royal Hobart Show (regional) | Thursday, 22 October 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Recreation Day (regional Northern) | Monday, 2 November 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Devonport Show (regional) | Friday, 27 November 2026 | Regional holiday; check your local area. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December 2026 | Statewide public holiday. |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday, 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday. |
Use this table as a planning guide only. Confirm public holidays, regional holidays and school-specific arrangements with the official TAS government source and your school.
See the full TAS 2026 public holiday list, with types and long weekends →
Good to know: Tasmania planning notes for 2026
Tasmania observes Eight Hours Day (its version of Labour Day) in March, and some local council areas hold an additional show holiday, such as the Royal Hobart Show holiday in the south, which doesn’t apply statewide. Tasmania’s official term dates are also generally confirmed a shorter distance in advance than some other states, which is why this site currently lists fewer future years for Tasmania than for other states — we’ll add more years here as soon as they’re officially published. Government school dates are the main reference; Catholic and independent schools in Tasmania may vary. Tasmania calls its pupil-free days Student Free Days, and unlike most other states the Department for Education, Children and Young People sets these dates centrally, so they are the same across Tasmanian government schools. Tasmania also has several regional show holidays — such as the Royal Hobart Show holiday in the south — that apply only to specific council areas rather than the whole state; see our 2026 long weekends guide for the full list by region.
Frequently asked questions about 2026 school dates
When do Tasmania schools go back in 2026?
The first day of Term 1 starts on 5 February 2026.
When are school holidays TAS 2026?
School holidays TAS 2026 are the breaks listed above between each school term. The final summer holiday starts after Term 4 ends on 18 December 2026.
What are the term dates Tasmania 2026?
Term dates Tasmania 2026 are: Term 1 runs from 5 February 2026 to 17 April 2026, Term 2 runs from 4 May 2026 to 10 July 2026, Term 3 runs from 27 July 2026 to 2 October 2026, Term 4 runs from 19 October 2026 to 18 December 2026.
Are these dates the same for every Tasmania school?
No. These dates are based on Tasmania government schools. Independent, private and Catholic schools may set different student dates or pupil-free days.
Why does Tasmania have fewer future years listed than other states?
The Tasmanian Government generally confirms official school term dates a shorter distance in advance than some other states and territories. This site only publishes years once they are officially confirmed, so Tasmania’s list will grow as new years are announced.
Are Catholic and independent school dates different in Tasmania?
They can be. Tasmanian Catholic and independent schools set their own calendars and pupil-free days, which may differ from the government school dates shown on this page. Confirm with your school directly.
Where can I confirm official Tasmanian school term dates?
The Department for Education, Children and Young People publishes official term dates at decyp.tas.gov.au, linked from the source note on this page. Check there directly for the latest confirmed dates.