Quick answer
Tasmania school holidays in 2027: autumn Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027; winter Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027; spring Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027. Term 1 starts Thu 4 Feb 2027 and Term 4 ends Thu 16 Dec 2027.
When are the TAS school holidays in 2027?
The Tasmania school holidays in 2027 are the autumn break (Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr 2027), the winter break (Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul 2027) and the spring break (Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct 2027), followed by the summer holidays from late 2027.
| Break | Holidays start | Holidays end | Students return | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays 2026–27 | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Wed 3 Feb 2027 | Thu 4 Feb 2027 | 47 |
| Autumn holidays | Sat 10 Apr 2027 | Sun 25 Apr 2027 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 | 16 |
| Winter holidays | Sat 3 Jul 2027 | Sun 18 Jul 2027 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | 16 |
| Spring holidays | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | Sun 10 Oct 2027 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | 16 |
| Summer holidays 2027–28 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | Not yet published | Not yet published | — |
Each break runs from the day after one term ends to the day before the next term starts, so it includes weekends. The longest break in this period is the summer holidays 2026–27 at 47 days.
How many days until school goes back in Tasmania?
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See the first day of every term in the table below, or check when school goes back in every state.
What are the TAS school term dates for 2027?
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weeks | School days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thu 4 Feb 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 | 9 | 44 |
| Term 2 | Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 | 10 | 49 |
| Term 3 | Mon 19 Jul 2027 | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | 10 | 50 |
| Term 4 | Mon 11 Oct 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 | 10 | 49 |
School days are the weekdays in each term after taking out statewide public holidays, about 192 across the year. School development days are not counted, so your school's number may be a little lower.
When do the TAS school holidays start after Term 4 in 2026?
The last day of Term 4 in 2026 is Fri 18 Dec 2026. The summer holidays then run until Wed 3 Feb 2027, and students are back on Thu 4 Feb 2027. That is 47 days off counting weekends.
Do Tasmanian colleges use the same dates?
These dates are for school and college students. Colleges set their own finishing dates, which can depend on exam dates.
Which public holidays fall in TAS school terms in 2027?
Weekday public holidays in Tasmania in 2027, and where each one falls in the school year:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Eight Hours Day: Mon 8 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Good Friday: Fri 26 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- Easter Monday: Mon 29 Mar 2027, in Term 1
- King's Birthday: Mon 14 Jun 2027, in Term 2
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Boxing Day: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in Tasmania, so Easter does not extend a school break.
Frequently asked questions
When are the school holidays in TAS in 2027?
The 2027 school holidays in TAS are autumn Sat 10 Apr – Sun 25 Apr, winter Sat 3 Jul – Sun 18 Jul and spring Sat 25 Sep – Sun 10 Oct. The table above shows the day students return after each break.
When does school go back in TAS in 2027?
Term 1 starts on Thu 4 Feb 2027. After the autumn, winter and spring breaks students return on Mon 26 Apr 2027, Mon 19 Jul 2027 and Mon 11 Oct 2027.
When do TAS schools finish in 2027?
Term 4 ends on Thu 16 Dec 2027. The 2027–28 summer holidays start the next day.
Is Easter in the school holidays in TAS in 2027?
Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) to Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) all fall in Term 1 in Tasmania, so Easter does not extend a school break.
How many school days are there in TAS in 2027?
About 192 weekdays fall inside the four terms after taking out statewide public holidays.
Do private and Catholic schools in TAS follow these dates?
Many follow the government calendar, but some set their own start and finish dates. Check your school's calendar before you book travel.
More dates for Tasmania
See TAS public holidays 2027, the long weekends in 2027, September school holidays and when school goes back. Add these dates to your phone with the TAS calendar file, or compare all states.