Devonport Cup 2026 in Australia
Devonport Cup 2026 in Australia is on
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
299 days ago
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About Devonport Cup 2026
Devonport Cup 2026 falls on Wednesday, January 7. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Devonport Cup day is a part-day statutory holiday in Devonport, Tasmania, starting at 11 a.m. on the Wednesday between January 5 and 11. It mainly covers state government employees and workers under certain awards, timed for the Devonport Cup horse race.
Devonport Cup in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January 7, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | January 6, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Devonport Cup 2026
- Jan 26, 2026 Australia Day 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2026 Anzac Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jun 8, 2026 King's Birthday 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day | National public holiday |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Date rule
- The Wednesday between January 5 and 11, the day of the Devonport Cup race
- Legal status
- Part-day statutory holiday (from 11 a.m.) under Tasmania's Statutory Holidays Act 2000
- Where it applies
- Municipal area of Devonport, Tasmania, only
- Who gets it
- Mainly Tasmanian State Service employees and workers under awards or agreements that include it
- The event
- Thoroughbred race meeting at the Spreyton racecourse, run by the Devonport Racing Club
Frequently asked questions
What day is Devonport Cup in 2026?
Devonport Cup 2026 is on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Is Devonport Cup a day off in 2026?
Devonport Cup is a state/territory holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Devonport Cup 2026?
Devonport Cup 2026 was 299 days ago, on January 7, 2026.