Tasmania explained
TAS School Holidays & Term Dates 2026
Schools in Tasmania follow the Tasmania calendar, which runs across four terms in 2026. Here are the official term dates and every school-holiday period for the year.
TAS school term dates 2026
| Term | Students start | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| 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 school holidays 2026
- After Term 118 April – 3 May
- After Term 211 July – 26 July
- After Term 33 October – 18 October
- Summer holidaysFrom 19 December
TAS school holidays: your questions
What are the TAS school term dates for 2026?
For Tasmania government schools in 2026: Term 1 runs Thursday 5 February to Friday 17 April; Term 2 runs Monday 4 May to Friday 10 July; Term 3 runs Monday 27 July to Friday 2 October; Term 4 runs Monday 19 October to Friday 18 December.
When do the TAS school holidays start in 2026?
The first TAS government-school break of 2026 falls 18 april – 3 may, after Term 1 ends on Friday 17 April. Students return for Term 2 on Monday 4 May.
When are the mid-year school holidays in TAS in 2026?
The 2026 mid-year (winter) break in Tasmania falls 11 july – 26 july, after Term 2 ends on Friday 10 July.
Do Catholic and independent schools follow the same dates?
These are the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People dates for government schools. Most Catholic and independent schools follow similar term dates, but pupil-free days and start dates can differ by a day or two, so always confirm the exact 2026 dates with your school.