Public holidays in Tasmania in 2027
The public holidays in Tasmania in 2027, as the Tasmanian Government lists them, including any that apply only in some areas or for part of a day.
- By Book Keeping Pros
- Sources checked 15 Oct 2026
New Year's Day
Friday 1 January 2027
The first public holiday in Tasmania in 2027
- Australia Day
- Tuesday 26 January 2027
- Eight Hours Day
- Monday 8 March 2027
Public holidays in 2027
Across Tasmania
| Holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 8 March 2027 | |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 | |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 28 March 2027 | |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 | |
| ANZAC Day | Sunday 25 April 2027 | |
| King's Birthday | Monday 14 June 2027 | |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December 2027 | |
| Christmas Day (additional day) | Monday 27 December 2027 | |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 28 December 2027 | Held on a weekday, as 26 December falls on a weekend |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2027. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Regional public holidays
Some areas only
| Holiday | Date | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday 8 February 2027 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and the West Coast |
| King Island Show | Tuesday 2 March 2027 | King Island only |
| Agfest | Friday 7 May 2027 | Municipal area of Circular Head only |
| Burnie Show | Friday 1 October 2027 | Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday 7 October 2027 | Municipal areas of Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday 15 October 2027 | Municipal area of Flinders Island |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 21 October 2027 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah, excluding the West Coast |
| Recreation Day | Monday 1 November 2027 | All parts of the state that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| Devonport Show | Friday 26 November 2027 | Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2027. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Days for some people only
Not a public holiday for everyone
| Day | Date | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Cup | Wednesday 6 January 2027 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only. Half day holiday in the municipal area of Devonport |
| Launceston Cup | Wednesday 24 February 2027 | 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 30 March 2027 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2027. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Long weekends in 2027
| Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January | New Year's Day |
| Saturday 6 March to Monday 8 March | Eight Hours Day |
| Friday 26 March to Monday 29 March | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Saturday 12 June to Monday 14 June | King's Birthday |
| Saturday 25 December to Tuesday 28 December | Christmas Day, Christmas Day (additional day), Boxing Day |
Weekends and the statewide whole-day holidays for 2027 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.
© State of Tasmania Licence: Tasmanian Government copyright notice: licence to download, print and reproduce for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement.
- Statutory Holidays Act 2000 (Tas), authorised version as at 9 October 2026
Office of Parliamentary Counsel Tasmania. Authorised version as at 9 October 2026, released 14 October 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
Sourced from the Tasmanian Legislation website (www.legislation.tas.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0 Licence: CC BY 4.0.
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