TAS school holidays dates
| Holidays | From | To | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | December 19, 2026 | February 3, 2027 | 47 days |
| Autumn holidays 2027 | April 10, 2027 | April 25, 2027 | 16 days |
| Winter holidays 2027 | July 3, 2027 | July 18, 2027 | 16 days |
| Spring holidays 2027 | September 25, 2027 | October 10, 2027 | 16 days |
TAS term dates 2026
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Term 2 | Monday, May 4, 2026 | Friday, July 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Term 3 | Monday, July 27, 2026 | Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Monday, October 19, 2026 | Friday, December 18, 2026 | 9 |
TAS term dates 2027
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday, February 4, 2027 | Friday, April 9, 2027 | 10 |
| Term 2 | Monday, April 26, 2027 | Friday, July 2, 2027 | 10 |
| Term 3 | Monday, July 19, 2027 | Friday, September 24, 2027 | 10 |
| Term 4 | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Thursday, December 16, 2027 | 10 |
Notes from the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP)
Student term dates for school and college students. Colleges (Years 11-12) set their own finishing dates. 2027 teachers: schools Mon 1 Feb to Fri 17 Dec, colleges Mon 25 Jan to Fri 10 Dec. 2027 professional learning days (no students): Fri 11 Jun (K-12 statewide), Mon 19 Jul (K-10 statewide, first day of Term 3), Fri 22 Oct (K-10 South), Fri 29 Oct (K-10 North). 2026 professional learning days are only in the printable PDF. 2028 dates are not published on the official page.
Frequently asked questions
When are the next school holidays in TAS?
The next TAS school holidays (summer holidays) run from Saturday, December 19, 2026 to Wednesday, February 3, 2027, 47 days including weekends.
When does school go back in TAS in 2027?
Term 1 2027 starts on Thursday, February 4, 2027 for students at TAS government schools.
How many school weeks are there in TAS in 2027?
About 40 weeks across 4 terms: Term 1 10 weeks, Term 2 10 weeks, Term 3 10 weeks, Term 4 10 weeks.
Do Catholic and independent schools have the same holidays?
Not always. These are the government (public) school dates set by the state education department. Many Catholic and independent schools follow them closely but can start or finish a few days apart, so check with your school.
School holidays in other states
- NSW school holidays
- VIC school holidays
- QLD school holidays
- WA school holidays
- SA school holidays
- ACT school holidays
- NT school holidays
Source: Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). Government school dates, last checked November 2026. How we calculate.