Public holidays in Tasmania in 2028
The public holidays in Tasmania in 2028, 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
Monday 3 January 2028
Held on the Monday, as 1 January falls on a Saturday
The first public holiday in Tasmania in 2028
- Australia Day
- Wednesday 26 January 2028
- Eight Hours Day
- Monday 13 March 2028
Public holidays in 2028
Across Tasmania
| Holiday | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Monday 3 January 2028 | Held on the Monday, as 1 January falls on a Saturday |
| Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January 2028 | |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 13 March 2028 | |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 | |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 16 April 2028 | |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 | |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April 2028 | |
| King's Birthday | Monday 12 June 2028 | |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December 2028 | |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December 2028 |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2028. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Regional public holidays
Some areas only
| Holiday | Date | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday 14 February 2028 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and the West Coast |
| King Island Show | Tuesday 7 March 2028 | King Island only |
| Agfest | Friday 5 May 2028 | Municipal area of Circular Head only |
| Burnie Show | Friday 6 October 2028 | Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday 12 October 2028 | Municipal areas of Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday 20 October 2028 | Municipal area of Flinders Island |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 26 October 2028 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah, excluding the West Coast |
| Recreation Day | Monday 6 November 2028 | All parts of the state that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| Devonport Show | Friday 1 December 2028 | Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2028. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Days for some people only
Not a public holiday for everyone
| Day | Date | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Devonport Cup | Wednesday 5 January 2028 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only. Half day holiday in the municipal area of Devonport |
| Launceston Cup | Wednesday 23 February 2028 | 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 18 April 2028 | Generally the Tasmanian State Service only |
From the Tasmanian Government's list for 2028. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Long weekends in 2028
| Days | Public holidays |
|---|---|
| Saturday 1 January to Monday 3 January | New Year's Day |
| Saturday 11 March to Monday 13 March | Eight Hours Day |
| Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April | Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Saturday 10 June to Monday 12 June | King's Birthday |
| Saturday 23 December to Tuesday 26 December | Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
Weekends and the statewide whole-day holidays for 2028 only. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
General information
Sources
- 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.
- Public holidays
WorkSafe Tasmania. Last updated 23 January 2026, released 23 January 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
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