February 2027
Term 1 starts
Confirmed government school dates
Tasmania School Holidays and Term Dates 2027
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 1 holiday, 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Tasmania holiday and term dates
These dates apply to school and college students. Individual school calendars may differ.
Tasmania
School and college students
| Period | Official dates | Student-free period | Student return date | Status and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 holiday | 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 26 April 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Term 2 holiday | 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 19 July 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Term 3 holiday | 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027 | Not separately published | Monday 11 October 2027 | Confirmed date |
| Summer 2027–28 school holidays | 17 December 2027 | Not separately published | Not published | Calculated date — Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date. The next Term 1 start date is not yet confirmed on the official source. |
| Term | Student dates | Official term start | Teacher start | Development days and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 4 February 2027 to 9 April 2027 | — | Monday 1 February 2027 | |
| Term 2 | Monday 26 April 2027 to 2 July 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 3 | Monday 19 July 2027 to 24 September 2027 | — | Not listed | |
| Term 4 | Monday 11 October 2027 to 16 December 2027 | — | Not listed |
When does school go back in Tasmania?
Tasmania students return Monday 26 April 2027 after the next listed holiday period.
Tasmania school holiday seasons
Official holiday dates : 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Official holiday dates : 3 July 2027 to 18 July 2027. Students return Monday 19 July 2027.
Official holiday dates : 25 September 2027 to 10 October 2027. Students return Monday 11 October 2027.
Calculated student-free period : 17 December 2027.
Calculated from the official term finish date and the following term student start date.
Tasmania 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.
- Colleges can have separate finishing dates because of exams.
- School and college teachers have different annual start and finish dates.
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
School terms and holidays
ConfirmedDepartment for Education, Children and Young People. Last verified 20 June 2026.
FAQ
When are the next school holidays in Tasmania?
The next listed Tasmania government school calendar break is Term 1 holiday, from 10 April 2027 to 25 April 2027. Students return Monday 26 April 2027
When does Term 3 start in Tasmania?
Term 3 for Tasmania government schools starts Monday 19 July 2027.
When do students go back to school in Tasmania?
After Term 1 holiday, Tasmania government school students return Monday 26 April 2027.
Are Catholic and private school dates the same in Tasmania?
Not necessarily. This page covers Tasmania 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.