Devonport Cup
Municipal area of Devonport
Wednesday 7 January 2026
TAS public holidays · 2026 & 2027
Tasmania Public Holidays
Find Tasmania public holidays for 2026 and 2027, check future dates through 2030, and understand Hobart, Launceston and regional holiday differences.
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92026 statewide entries, including part-day dates where applicable
122026 regional or special entries to check separately
2030future calendars available for forward planning
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What makes TAS public holidays different?
Tasmania has more regional public-holiday variation than most Australian states. Some holidays apply only to particular municipal areas, and Easter Tuesday generally applies to the Tasmanian Public Service only.
Official source: WorkSafe Tasmania.
2026 calendar
Tasmania Public Holidays 2026
These dates are presented separately from regional/special entries so users can quickly see the main calendar and then check local exceptions.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 | Statewide |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 | Statewide |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 9 March 2026 | Statewide |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Statewide |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 | Statewide |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 | Statewide |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 | Statewide |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | Statewide |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | Statewide |
| Boxing Day Additional/substitute day | Monday 28 December 2026 | Statewide |
Source: WorkSafe Tasmania.
Regional & special dates
Dates that need a location or entitlement check
Royal Hobart Regatta
South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, with published exclusions
Monday 9 February 2026
See dates & coverage →Launceston Cup
Published northern municipal areas; mixed all-day/from-11am coverage
Wednesday 25 February 2026
See dates & coverage →King Island Show
King Island only
Tuesday 3 March 2026
See dates & coverage →Easter Tuesday
statewide
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Agfest
Municipal area of Circular Head only
Friday 8 May 2026
See dates & coverage →Burnie Show
Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast
Friday 2 October 2026
See dates & coverage →Royal Launceston Show
Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar
Thursday 8 October 2026
See dates & coverage →Flinders Island Show
Municipal area of Flinders Island
Friday 16 October 2026
See dates & coverage →Royal Hobart Show
Southern Tasmania coverage described by WorkSafe Tasmania, excluding West Coast
Thursday 22 October 2026
See dates & coverage →Recreation Day
All parts of Tasmania which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta
Monday 2 November 2026
See dates & coverage →Devonport Show
Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe
Friday 27 November 2026
See dates & coverage →Guides & posts
Latest TAS public holiday guides
Planning
Tasmania Public Holidays 2027: Planning Guide
A practical guide to statewide and regional Tasmania public holidays in 2027.
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Regional holidays
Hobart vs Launceston: Regional Public Holidays Explained
Why Tasmania holiday dates can vary by region and which dates deserve extra checking.
Read guide →
Long weekends
Tasmania Long Weekends in 2027
Key 2027 public holiday weekends and where annual leave can create a longer break.
Read guide →Common questions
TAS public holiday FAQs
What is the next TAS public holiday?
The next statewide public holiday is shown in the live countdown near the top of this page and updates automatically as dates pass.
Where do the holiday dates come from?
The primary official source is WorkSafe Tasmania. Future dates that are based on recurring rules should still be checked against the official year-specific calendar when it is published.
Are regional holidays the same across Tasmania?
No. Regional and special holidays can apply only to the areas, services or times stated by the official authority.