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Hobart School Holidays
TAS students are on spring school holidays until Sunday 18 October 2026, returning Monday 19 October 2026. Hobart sits between kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the Derwent estuary, with a historic waterfront and gardens close to the city. Schools follow the Tasmanian government school calendar.
TAS school terms & holidays 2026
| Period | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thu 5 Feb 2026 | Fri 17 Apr 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Autumn school holidaysBetween Term 1 and Term 2 | Sat 18 Apr 2026 | Sun 3 May 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 2 | Mon 4 May 2026 | Fri 10 July 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Winter school holidaysBetween Term 2 and Term 3 | Sat 11 July 2026 | Sun 26 July 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 3 | Mon 27 July 2026 | Fri 2 Oct 2026 | 10 weeks |
| Spring school holidaysBetween Term 3 and Term 4 | Sat 3 Oct 2026 | Sun 18 Oct 2026 | 16 days |
| Term 4 | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 9 weeks |
| Summer school holidaysEnd of 2026 → start of 2027 | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Not yet publishedDepends on 2027 Term 1 | — |
- Student-free professional learning days in Term 4: Friday 23 October (K–10, South only) and Friday 30 October (K–10, North only).
- Colleges (Years 11–12) have their own finishing dates, which may depend on exams.
- School teachers start on Monday 2 February and finish on Monday 21 December.
- Applies to
- Tasmanian government schools and colleges
- Source
- Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People – school terms and holidays
- Status
- Confirmed by official source
- Last checked
- Saturday 10 October 2026
- Updated
- Saturday 10 October 2026
All Tasmania dates and countdown
Looking for an organised holiday program in Hobart?
See What's OnFree and low-cost things to do in Hobart
Ideas, not endorsements. Opening hours, prices and holiday programs change, so check each place's official website before you go.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)Museum and gallery on the waterfront.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical GardensHistoric gardens beside the Domain.
kunanyi / Mount WellingtonSummit lookout and walks; check road and weather conditions.
Battery Point and SalamancaHistoric streets and waterfront for a walking tour.
Libraries Tasmania – Hobart LibraryCity library with children's programs.
Local tips for Hobart families
- Weather: Mild summers and cold winters; it can be several degrees colder on the mountain, even in summer.
- Tasmanian student-free days can differ between the north and south of the state; check your school's dates.
- Your local library is one of the best free school holiday resources: most run craft, reading and STEM sessions during the break.
Free things to do these school holidays
Keep Hobart kids busy, happy and learning with free activities you can start today — no bookings needed.
A printable bingo card of reading challenges — read in a cubby, read to a pet, read a comic — to keep books fun all holidays.
Using only paper and tape, design a bridge between two books that holds as many coins as possible.