Tasmania School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Spring Holidays — 3 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Oct 2026 (Sun) (16 days). Official Tasmania government school dates.
See 2026 school holiday dates62
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2026 calendar
Tasmanian government schools run four terms in 2026, with Term 1 starting 5 February and Term 4 ending 18 December.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Term 1Term | 5 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri) | 72 |
Autumn HolidaysBreak | 18 Apr 2026 (Sat) – 3 May 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 2Term | 4 May 2026 (Mon) – 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Winter HolidaysBreak | 11 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 26 Jul 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 3Term | 27 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 2 Oct 2026 (Fri) | 68 |
Spring HolidaysBreak | 3 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 16 |
Term 4Term | 19 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 61 |
Summer HolidaysBreak Summer return assumed before a typical early-February Term 1; confirm when 2027 dates are published. | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 4 Feb 2027 (Thu) | 48 |
At a glance
- School days
- 269
- Holiday days
- 96
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 48d
- Shortest break
- 16d
- Avg break
- 24d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
Year timeline
- Term 1· 72d
- Autumn Holidays· 16d
- Term 2· 68d
- Winter Holidays· 16d
- Term 3· 68d
- Spring Holidays· 16d
- Term 4· 61d
- Summer Holidays· 48d
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FAQ
When are the next Tasmania school holidays?
Tasmania government schools typically have four term breaks each year — autumn, winter, spring, and a longer summer holiday. The region hub countdown shows the next upcoming break; year pages list every term and holiday with exact dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official TAS school holidays?
Yes. Dates are taken from the official Tasmania government / state school calendar (Department for Education, Children and Young People). Every page cites the official source and last verified date.
Do Catholic and independent schools in Tasmania follow these dates?
Not always. Catholic and independent schools often align closely with the government calendar but can set their own term dates. Always confirm with your school for critical travel plans.
How many Tasmania school holiday blocks are there each year?
Typically four: autumn holidays after Term 1, winter holidays after Term 2, spring holidays after Term 3, and summer holidays after Term 4 into the new year.
Do all schools in Tasmania follow the same calendar?
These dates cover TAS government / state schools. Catholic and independent schools often align closely but can differ — confirm with your school.
Where can I verify Tasmania school holiday dates?
Cross-check the official calendar at https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/learning/term-dates/. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
When are the Autumn Holidays in Tasmania 2026?
The Autumn Holidays run from Saturday, 18 April 2026 to Sunday, 3 May 2026 (16 days).
When are the Winter Holidays in Tasmania 2026?
The Winter Holidays run from Saturday, 11 July 2026 to Sunday, 26 July 2026 (16 days).
When are the Spring Holidays in Tasmania 2026?
The Spring Holidays run from Saturday, 3 October 2026 to Sunday, 18 October 2026 (16 days).
When are the Summer Holidays in Tasmania 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Thursday, 4 February 2027 (48 days). Summer return assumed before a typical early-February Term 1; confirm when 2027 dates are published.
When does Term 1 start in Tasmania 2026?
Term 1 runs from Thursday, 5 February 2026 to Friday, 17 April 2026 (72 days).
When does the 2026 Tasmania school year end?
Term 4 ends on Friday, 18 December 2026. Summer holidays follow until Term 1 the next year.