Last Updated: 31 Mar 2024
It’s never too soon to plan for the holidays!
Here is an updated guide to the Tasmania 2024 school holidays, terms, and public holidays.
We also show you how to strategically schedule your leave around public holidays to create extra-long weekends.
1. Schools Holidays Tasmania 2024
Here is the List of 2024 TAS school holidays.
First day in the school: 7 February 2024 (Wed)
Autumn Holidays: 12 April (Fri) – 28 April (Sun)
Winter Holidays: 6 July (Sat) – 22 July (Mon)
Spring Holidays: 28 September (Sat) – 13 October (Sun)
Summer Holidays: 20 December (Fri) – Not Confirmed yet
2. Tasmania 2024 School Terms
Term 1: 7 February (Wed) – 11 April (Thu)
Term 2: 29 April (Mon) – 5 July (Fri)
Term 3: 23 July (Tue) – 27 September (Fri)
Term 4: 14 October (Mon) – 19 December (Thu)
3. Tasmania Public Holidays Chart 2024
| Public Holiday | 2024 |
|---|---|
| New Year Day | Monday 1 January 2024 |
| Devonport Cup | Wednesday 10 January 2024 |
| Australia Day | Friday 26 January 2024 |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday 12 February 2024 |
| Launceston Cup | Thursday 22 February 2024 |
| King Island Show | Tuesday 5 March 2024 |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 11 March 2024 |
| Good Friday | Friday 29 March 2024 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 1 April 2024 |
| Easter Tuesday (Tasmanian Public Service only) | Tuesday 2 April 2024 |
| ANZAC Day | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| AGFEST | Friday 3 May 2024 |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 10 June 2024 |
| Burnie Show | Friday 4 October 2024 |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday 10 October 2024 |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday 18 October 2024 |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 24 October 2024 |
| Recreation Day | Monday 4 November 2024 |
| Devonport Show | Friday 29 November 2024 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
| Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
Please note that all public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change. Reference
4. Long Weekends and When to Take Leave
There are Ten 3-day long weekends in 2024 in Tasmania:
- New Year Day: 30 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024 (Sat – Mon)
- Australia Day: 26 Jan – 28 Jan (Fri– Sun)
- Royal Hobart Regatta: 10 Feb – 12 Feb (Sat – Mon)
- Eight Hours Day: 9 Mar – 11 Mar (Sat– Mon)
- AGFEST: 3 May – 5 May (Fri – Sun)
- Burnie Show: 4 Oct – 6 Oct (Fri – Sun)
- Flinders Island Show: 18 Oct – 20 Oct (Fri – Sun)
- King’s Birthday: 8 Jun – 10 Jun (Sat – Mon)
- Recreation Day: 2 Nov – 4 Nov (Sat – Mon)
- Devonport Show: 29 Nov – 1 Dec (Fri – Mon)
Here’s where you can take leave for that extra long 4 or 5 day weekend:
- Jan – Devonport Cup
- Feb – Launceston Cup
- Mar – King Island Show
- Apr – ANZAC Day
- Oct – Royal Launceston Show
- Oct – Royal Hobart Show
- Dec – Christmas Day * Boxing Day
