Tasmania School Terms and Holidays
Stay updated on the 2026 Tasmania school holiday and term dates, which can be used to plan long weekends and exciting adventures. The Department of Education has announced the 2026 school holidays and term dates for Tasmania, which are expected to remain unchanged, but regular updates are encouraged.
During school holidays in Australia 2026, local families often take vacations, making travel during this time busy. It’s essential to plan your trip carefully to know peak travel seasons for each state and territory.
During school holidays in Australia 2026, local families often take vacations, making travel during this time busy. It’s essential to plan your trip carefully to know peak travel seasons for each state and territory.
TAS School Holidays 2026
| Event / Holiday | Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| First Day of School | Thursday 5 February 2026 |
| Autumn Holidays | Saturday 18 April – Sunday 3 May |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 11 July – Sunday 26 July |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 3 October – Sunday 18 October |
| Summer Holidays | Friday 18 December – TBA |
TAS Schools Term Dates 2026
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 5 February – Friday 17 April |
| Term 2 | Monday 4 May – Friday 10 July |
| Term 3 | Monday 27 July – Friday 2 October |
| Term 4 | Monday 19 October – Friday 18 December |
TAS Public Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January |
| Devonport Cup (Devonport only) | Wednesday 7 January |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January |
| Royal Hobart Regatta (Hobart only) | Monday 9 February |
| Launceston Cup (Launceston only) | Wednesday 25 February |
| King Island Show (King Island only) | Tuesday 3 March |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 7 April |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April |
| AGFEST (Circular Head only) | Friday 8 May |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June |
| Burnie Show (Burnie only) | Friday 2 October |
| Royal Launceston Show (Launceston only) | Thursday 8 October |
| Flinders Island Show (Flinders Island only) | Friday 16 October |
| Royal Hobart Show (Hobart only) | Thursday 22 October |
| Recreation Day (Northern Tasmania only) | Monday 2 November |
| Devonport Show (Devonport only) | Friday 27 November |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December |
| Boxing Day (additional) | Monday 28 December |
*Please note all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change.