Public holidays in Tasmania in 2026
The public holidays in Tasmania in 2026, as the Tasmanian Government lists them, including any that apply only in some areas or for part of a day.
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- Sources checked 15 Oct 2026
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December 2026
The next public holiday in Tasmania
- Boxing Day
- Monday 28 December 2026
Held on a weekday, as 26 December falls on a weekend
Public holidays in 2026
Across Tasmania
| Holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 | |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 | |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 9 March 2026 | |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 | |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 | |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 | |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | |
| Boxing Day | Monday 28 December 2026 | Held on a weekday, as 26 December falls on a weekend |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2026. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Regional public holidays
Some areas only
| Holiday | Date | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday 9 February 2026 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and the West Coast |
| King Island Show | Tuesday 3 March 2026 | King Island only |
| Agfest | Friday 8 May 2026 | Municipal area of Circular Head only |
| Burnie Show | Friday 2 October 2026 | Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday 8 October 2026 | Municipal areas of Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday 16 October 2026 | Municipal area of Flinders Island |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 22 October 2026 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah, excluding the West Coast |
| Recreation Day | Monday 2 November 2026 | All parts of the state that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| Devonport Show | Friday 27 November 2026 | Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2026. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Days for some people only
Not a public holiday for everyone
| Day | Date | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Cup | Wednesday 7 January 2026 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only. Half day holiday in the municipal area of Devonport |
| Launceston Cup | Wednesday 25 February 2026 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only. All day in some areas; from 11am in Launceston City centre and listed suburbs and townships |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 7 April 2026 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2026. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Long weekends in 2026
| Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|
| Saturday 24 January to Monday 26 January | Australia Day |
| Saturday 7 March to Monday 9 March | Eight Hours Day |
| Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April | Good Friday, Easter Monday |
| Saturday 6 June to Monday 8 June | King's Birthday |
| Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
Weekends and the statewide whole-day holidays for 2026 only. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
General information
Sources
- Public holidays
WorkSafe Tasmania. Last updated 23 January 2026, released 23 January 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
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