This page contains a complete listing of all 2026 and 2027 public holidays observed in Tasmania, including national and state-specific holidays.
Public Holidays 2026
Tas Public Holidays 2026
| Public Holiday | Day/Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, 1 January |
| Devonport Cup | Wednesday, 7 January* |
| Australia Day | Monday, 26 January |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, 9 February* |
| Launceston Cup | Wednesday, 25 February* |
| King Island Show | Tuesday, 3 March* |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday, 9 March |
| Good Friday | Friday, 3 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 6 April |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday, 7 April** |
| Anzac Day | Saturday, 25 April |
| AGFEST | Friday, 8 May* |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 8 June |
| Burnie Show | Friday, 2 October* |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday, 8 October* |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday, 16 October* |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday, 22 October* |
| Recreation Day | Monday, 2 November* |
| Devonport Show | Friday, 27 November* |
| Christmas Day | Friday, 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, 26 December Public holiday falls on Monday, 28 December |
*Regional holidays
** Generally Tasmanian Public Service only
Public Holidays 2027
Tas Public Holidays 2027
| Public Holiday | Day/Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, 1 January |
| Devonport Cup | Wednesday, 6 January* |
| Australia Day | Tuesday, 26 January |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, 8 February* |
| Launceston Cup | Wednesday, 24 February** |
| King Island Show | Tuesday, 2 March* |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday, 8 March |
| Good Friday | Friday, 26 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 29 March |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday, 30 March** |
| Anzac Day | Sunday, 25 April Public holiday observed on Monday, 26 April |
| AGFEST | Friday, 7 May* |
| King’s Birthday | Monday, 14 June |
| Burnie Show | Friday, 1 October* |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday, 7 October* |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday, 15 October* |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday, 21 October* |
| Recreation Day | Monday, 1 November* |
| Devonport Show | Friday, 26 November* |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, 25 December Public holiday observed on Monday, 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Sunday, 26 December Public holiday observed on Tuesday, 28 December |
* Regional holidays
** Generally Tasmanian Public Service only
School Holidays 2026
Tas School Holidays 2026
| Term 1 | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| School Holidays | Saturday, 18 April 2026 | Sunday, 3 May 2026 |
| Term 2 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 11 July 2026 | Sunday, 26 July 2026 |
| Term 3 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 3 October 2026 | Sunday, 18 October 2026 |
| Term 4 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 19 December 2026 | TBC |
School Holidays 2027
Tas School Holidays 2027
| Term 1 | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| School Holidays | Saturday, 10 April 2027 | Sunday, 25 April 2027 |
| Term 2 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 3 July 2027 | Sunday, 18 July 2027 |
| Term 3 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Saturday, 25 September 2027 | Sunday, 10 October 2027 |
| Term 4 | Start | Finish |
| School Holidays | Friday, 17 December 2027 | TBC |
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Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 20 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 21 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 22 December | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 23 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 24 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 25 December | No | Yes |
| Friday, 26 December | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 27 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 28 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 29 December | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 30 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 31 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 1 January | No | Yes |
| Friday, 2 January | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 3 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 4 January | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
Australia Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23 January | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 24 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 25 January | No | Yes |
| Monday, 26 January | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 27 January | Yes | No |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 5 | ||
Easter Holidays
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 3 April | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 4 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 5 April | No | Yes |
| Monday, 6 April | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 7 April | No | Yes |
| Wednesday, 8 April | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 9 April | Yes | No |
| Friday, 10 April | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 11 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 12 April | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 3 | Days off: 7 |
| Total days off: 10 | ||
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 19 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 20 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 21 December | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 22 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 23 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 24 December | Yes | No |
| Friday, 25 December | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 26 December | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 27 December | No | Yes |
| Monday, 28 December | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 29 December | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 30 December | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 31 December | Yes | No |
| Friday, 1 January | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 2 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 3 January | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
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Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 19 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 20 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 21 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 22 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 23 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 24 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 26 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 27 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 28 December 2026 | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 29 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 30 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 31 December 2026 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 2 January 2027 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 3 January 2027 | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 7 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 16 | ||
The Salamanca Market is a weekly tradition that has been local to Hobart for over five decades and is a great way to find fresh food for your Christmas lunch. [1]
For hoping to catch a glimpse of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race and New Year’s Eve celebrations, note that there are usually temporary road closures around Franklin Wharf. [2] Make sure to check the Tasmania Police website for updates on road closures and community alerts.
Australia Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 22 January | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 23 January | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 24 January | No | Yes |
| Monday, 25 January | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 26 January | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 2 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 5 | ||
If you want to venture out to some of Tasmania’s most photogenic landmarks for the Australia Day long weekend, there’s a few the state has to offer. These include Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park, with its plentiful wildlife, and Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, one of the island’s 10 highest mountains. [3]
Easter Holidays
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 26 March | No | Yes |
| Saturday, 27 March | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 28 March | No | Yes |
| Monday, 29 March | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 30 March | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 31 March | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 1 April | Yes | No |
| Friday, 2 April | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 3 April | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 4 April | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 4 | Days off: 6 |
| Total days off: 10 | ||
There are plenty of scenic accommodations around Tasmania, including picture-perfect options for the long Easter weekend. However, accommodation can be quite expensive at this time.
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At this time, there’s also likely to be heavy traffic on Tasmanian roads [4], so if you’re driving, allow extra time to reach your destination safely. We recommend, before embarking on your trip, to check that your Car Insurance policy is up-to-date.
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 18 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 19 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 20 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Tuesday, 21 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Wednesday, 22 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 23 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 24 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 25 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 26 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 27 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Tuesday, 28 December 2027 | No | Yes |
| Wednesday, 29 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Thursday, 30 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Friday, 31 December 2027 | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 1 January 2028 | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 2 January 2028 | No | Yes |
| Monday, 3 January 2028 | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 8 | Days off: 9 |
| Total days off: 17 | ||
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Eight Hours Day
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5 March | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 6 March | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 7 March | No | Yes |
| Monday, 8 March | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 1 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 4 | ||
If you have a long weekend in store thanks to Eight Hours Day, you might consider embarking on your own local Tassie food trail. Find specialised cafes and wineries nearby with delicious food and drinks. Before you hit the road, ensure you’re covered for roadside assistance in case an emergency happens.
King’s Birthday
| Date | Take Leave? | Public Holiday/Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 11 June | Yes | No |
| Saturday, 12 June | No | Yes |
| Sunday, 13 June | No | Yes |
| Monday, 14 June | No | Yes |
| Totals | Days of annual leave: 1 | Days off: 3 |
| Total days off: 4 | ||
If you’re looking for a way to spend the King’s long Birthday weekend, have you considered the Museum of Old and New Art? MONA is typically open for the entire long weekend, where you can explore the museum’s new art and music, and enjoy its delicious fine food and wine at on-site restaurants and bars. Keep in mind to book your ticket in advance for museum access, as time slots can fill up quickly.
Ferries to MONA may not run on public holidays. If you find this is the case, parking can be limited, so it’s best to arrive early or arrange to be dropped off. [5] If someone else is driving your car, remember to list them on your policy before they get behind the wheel. You can easily view and update your policy on Budget Direct’s Policy Manager.
Tas Public Holidays in Detail
Devonport Cup
This public holiday is held on the second Wednesday of January and marks one of the highest-level horse races in the state.
Royal Hobart Regatta
This public holiday is held on the second Monday of February. It marks the weekend of Tasmania’s oldest sporting event, the Royal Hobart Regatta. It’s a three-day event involving sailing, rowing, open-water swimming, wood chopping and more.
It is only observed in the southern region.
Launceston Cup
This public holiday marks the Launceston Cup horse race, which is held on the third Wednesday of each February and is watched by thousands of attendees each year.
It is only observed in Launceston and surrounding regions.
King Island Show
This public holiday is held on the first Tuesday of March to showcase the region’s agricultural, horticultural and pastoral accomplishments. King Island is famous for its quality cheese and beef, which form a large portion of the competition.
It is only observed in the King Island region.
Eight Hours Day
Eight Hours Day is known as Labour Day in other states and territories. It recognises the modern eight-hour working day and the workers who struggled to improve working conditions in Australia.
Easter Tuesday
Tasmania is the only state in Australia to observe Easter Tuesday as a public holiday. It replaces Easter Sunday, which is not a public holiday in the state.
It is generally only observed by the public sector in Tasmania.
AGFEST
AGFEST is the agricultural festival organised by the Rural Youth Organisation of Tasmania. Over a three-day weekend, the festival showcases dairy exhibitions, horse jumping, four-wheel driving, sheep-dog trials and arts and crafts exhibitions.
It is only observed in the Circular Head region.
Burnie Show
This public holiday is held on the first Friday of October to mark the Burnie Show. The exhibitions showcase the best of the region’s produce, animals, home arts, cultural and commercial fields.
It is only observed in the Burnie region.
Royal Launceston Show
This public holiday marks the start of the Royal Launceston Show, which is held across Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but only Thursday is a public holiday. It holds livestock judging, equestrian events, animal breeder competitions, produce competitions and wood chopping.
It is only observed in the Launceston region.
Flinders Island Show
This public holiday is held on the third Friday in October. It showcases the best the region has to offer, including popular sporting events such as equestrian and wood chopping competitions.
It is only observed in the Flinders Island region.
Royal Hobart Show
This public holiday is held on the last Thursday of October to mark the Royal Hobart Show. The event runs from Wednesday to Saturday and is the largest of the Royal Shows held in the state. It hosts a range of attractions including livestock competitions, carnival rides and games.
It is only observed in Hobart and the surrounding region.
Recreation Day
This public holiday is held on the first Monday of November to offset Regatta Day, which is held in the southern regions of the state.
It is only observed in the northern regions of Tasmania.
Devonport Show
This public holiday is held on the last Friday of November to mark the start of the Devonport Show, which runs from Friday to Saturday. The event includes attractions such as carnival rides, fireworks and fashion parades.
It is only observed in the Devonport region.
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