Tasmania School Holidays & Term Dates
Next school holiday: Summer Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Feb 2027 (Wed) (47 days). Official Tasmania government school dates.
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days until the next school holiday
Next school holiday in Tasmania
Summer Holidays begin on — 49 days away.
When does school start in Tasmania?
The 2027 school year begins on .
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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.
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| Period | Dates | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1TermTerm | Dates5 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri) | Days72 | |
Autumn HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates18 Apr 2026 (Sat) – 3 May 2026 (Sun) | Days16 | |
Term 2TermTerm | Dates4 May 2026 (Mon) – 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) | Days68 | |
Winter HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates11 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 26 Jul 2026 (Sun) | Days16 | |
Term 3TermTerm | Dates27 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 2 Oct 2026 (Fri) | Days68 | |
Spring HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates3 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Oct 2026 (Sun) | Days16 | |
Term 4TermTerm | Dates19 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | Days61 | |
Summer HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Feb 2027 (Wed) | Students return Thursday 4 February 2027. | Days47 |
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At a glance
- School days
- 269
- Holiday days
- 95
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 47d
- Shortest break
- 16d
- Avg break
- 23.8d
Summer Holidays
Autumn Holidays
Year timeline
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Term 1, 5 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 17 Apr 2026 (Fri); Term 2, 4 May 2026 (Mon) – 10 Jul 2026 (Fri); Term 3, 27 Jul 2026 (Mon) – 2 Oct 2026 (Fri); Term 4, 19 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Autumn Holidays, 18 Apr 2026 (Sat) – 3 May 2026 (Sun); Winter Holidays, 11 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 26 Jul 2026 (Sun); Spring Holidays, 3 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Oct 2026 (Sun); Summer Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Feb 2027 (Wed)
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School holidays by year
FAQ
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.
What is the next school holiday in Tasmania?
The next school holiday in Tasmania is Summer Holidays, starting 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) (2026).
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 schools currently on holiday in Tasmania?
No. The next school holiday is Summer Holidays, starting 19 Dec 2026 (Sat).
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 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.
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.
When does school start in Tasmania?
The 2027 Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania school year begins on 4 Feb 2027 (Thu).
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.