February 2026
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
TAS School Holidays and Term Dates 2026
These dates apply to Tasmanian school and college students. Colleges can finish on different dates because of examinations, and professional learning days are student-free days.
Next listed holiday:Term 2 holiday, 11 July 2026 to 26 July 2026. Students return Monday 27 July 2026.
TAS holiday and term dates
These dates apply to school and college students. Individual school calendars may differ.
TAS
School and college students
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 holiday | 18 April 2026 to 3 May 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 4 May 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Term 2 holiday | 11 July 2026 to 26 July 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 27 July 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Term 3 holiday | 3 October 2026 to 18 October 2026 | Not separately published | Monday 19 October 2026 | Confirmed date |
| Summer 2026-27 school holidays | 19 December 2026 to 3 February 2027 | Not separately published | Thursday 4 February 2027 | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish and the following student start date. Derived from the 2026 Term 4 finish and 2027 Term 1 start published on the same official page. |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 5 February 2026 to 17 April 2026 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 2 | Monday 4 May 2026 to 10 July 2026 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 3 | Monday 27 July 2026 to 2 October 2026 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 4 | Monday 19 October 2026 to 18 December 2026 | — | Not listed |
When does school go back in TAS?
TAS students return Monday 27 July 2026 after the next listed holiday period.
TAS school holiday seasons
Official holiday dates : 18 April 2026 to 3 May 2026. Students return Monday 4 May 2026.
Official holiday dates : 11 July 2026 to 26 July 2026. Students return Monday 27 July 2026.
Official holiday dates : 3 October 2026 to 18 October 2026. Students return Monday 19 October 2026.
Calculated student-free period : 19 December 2026 to 3 February 2027. Students return Thursday 4 February 2027.
Calculated from the official term finish and the following student start date.
TAS student-free and development days
- College finishing dates can differ because of exams.
- School and college teachers have different annual start dates.
- Professional learning days should be checked with the school.
- The source states that colleges may have their own finishing dates depending on exam dates.
- Student-free days should be checked with the school where relevant.
School calendar scope
This page covers the source-backed calendar scope stated above. Individual schools can set different term dates, closure days and finishing times; confirm important dates directly with the school.
Official source
Department for Education, Children and Young People - School terms and holidays
ConfirmedDepartment for Education, Children and Young People. Last verified 19 June 2026.
Source checked for 2026 student term dates, term holidays and college finishing date note.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in TAS?
The next listed TAS government school calendar break is Term 2 holiday, from 11 July 2026 to 26 July 2026. Students return Monday 27 July 2026
When does Term 3 start in TAS?
Term 3 for TAS government schools starts Monday 27 July 2026.
When do students go back to school in TAS?
After Term 2 holiday, TAS government school students return Monday 27 July 2026.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in TAS?
Not necessarily. This page covers TAS government school dates; Catholic, independent and individual school calendars can differ.
Are student-free days included?
They are listed separately where the official source publishes them. Local school-only closure days are not assumed to be school holidays.