TAS School Terms 2026
Complete school term dates and school holidays for Tasmania in 2026. The school year runs from 5 Feb to 18 Dec, with 40 weeks of schooling across four terms.
Note: Dates are first/last day for students in Tasmanian government schools. Teachers start 2 Feb and finish 21 Dec. Colleges have their own finishing dates. Professional learning days: 23 Oct (South only), 30 Oct (North only).
TAS Term Dates 2026
Term 1
11 weeksStart:Thursday 5 February 2026
End:Friday 17 April 2026
Term 2
10 weeksStart:Monday 4 May 2026
End:Friday 10 July 2026
Term 3
10 weeksStart:Monday 27 July 2026
End:Friday 2 October 2026
Term 4
9 weeksStart:Monday 19 October 2026
End:Friday 18 December 2026
TAS School Holidays 2026
| Holiday Period | Start Date | End Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays (Term 1) | Saturday 18 April 2026 | Sunday 3 May 2026 | 16 days |
| Winter Holidays (Term 2) | Saturday 11 July 2026 | Sunday 26 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Spring Holidays (Term 3) | Saturday 3 October 2026 | Sunday 18 October 2026 | 16 days |
| Summer Holidays (Term 4) | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Wednesday 3 February 2027 | 47 days |
Key Dates 2026
- First Day of School: Thursday 5 February 2026
- Last Day of School: Friday 18 December 2026
- Total School Weeks: 40 weeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does school start in TAS 2026?
The 2026 school year in Tasmania starts on Thursday 5 February 2026. This is the first day of Term 1.
When does school end in TAS 2026?
The 2026 school year in Tasmania ends on Friday 18 December 2026. This is the last day of Term 4.
How many school weeks are there in TAS 2026?
There are approximately 40 school weeks in TAS in 2026, spread across four terms.
When are the school holidays in TAS 2026?
TAS has four school holiday periods in 2026: autumn holidays (April), winter holidays (July), spring holidays (September/October), and summer holidays (December-January).