Planning your 2026 year in Tasmania? Below are the official Tasmanian school term dates, holiday breaks, and public holidays for government schools, sourced from the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP).
Note: These dates apply to Tasmanian government schools. Independent and Catholic schools generally follow a similar schedule but may vary. Colleges (Years 11 and 12) operate on a separate calendar. Always confirm with your school directly.
Tasmania School Term Dates 2026
Teachers in Tasmanian schools commence on Monday 2 February 2026. Teachers in colleges commence on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
Term 1
Thursday 5 February to Friday 17 April 2026
Term 2
Monday 4 May to Friday 10 July 2026
Term 3
Monday 27 July to Friday 2 October 2026
Term 4
Monday 19 October to Friday 18 December 2026
Note: Tasmania starts Term 1 later than most other Australian states, with students returning in early February rather than late January.
Tasmania School Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holidays | Saturday 18 April to Sunday 3 May 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | Saturday 11 July to Sunday 26 July 2026 |
| Spring Holidays | Saturday 3 October to Sunday 18 October 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Saturday 19 December 2026 to Tuesday 3 February 2027 |
Tasmania Public Holidays 2026
Statewide Public Holidays
| Public Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday 4 April 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Anzac Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (substitute) | Monday 28 December 2026 |
Regional Public Holidays
Tasmania has a number of regional public holidays that vary by location. These are unique to the state and important to note when planning.
| Public Holiday | Date | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday 9 February 2026 | Southern Tasmania (Hobart and surrounding areas) |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 9 March 2026 | Statewide |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 29 October 2026 | Hobart and surrounding region |
| Recreation Day | Monday 2 November 2026 | Northern Tasmania |
| Devonport Show | Friday 27 November 2026 | Devonport region only |
Important notes:
- In 2026, Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. In Tasmania, there is no additional public holiday for Anzac Day when it falls on a weekend.
- Since Boxing Day falls on a Saturday, an additional public holiday will be observed on Monday 28 December 2026.
- Royal Hobart Regatta is observed in regions south of and including Oatlands and Swansea, while Recreation Day is observed by all areas in Northern Tasmania, and is intended to offset Royal Hobart Regatta Day which is observed in Hobart.
Make the Most of Tasmania School Holidays
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tasmanian government school students return on Thursday 5 February 2026. This is later than most other Australian states, which typically return in late January.
School holidays fall in April to May (18 April to 3 May), July (11 to 26 July), October (3 to 18 October), and summer from 19 December 2026 to 3 February 2027.
The Royal Hobart Regatta is a three-day aquatic event held on the Derwent River and is Tasmania’s oldest sporting event, dating back to 1838. The second Monday in February is a public holiday for southern and eastern Tasmania. In 2026, it falls on Monday 9 February.
Recreation Day is a public holiday in northern Tasmania, held on the first Monday in November. In 2026 it falls on Monday 2 November. It is intended to offset Royal Hobart Regatta Day, which is observed in Hobart.
No. Teachers in colleges commence on Tuesday 27 January 2026. College students in Years 11 and 12 often have different start and finish dates, particularly in Term 4 due to external exams. Check directly with your college for confirmed dates.
