Devonport Cup 2027 in Australia
There are 65 days until Devonport Cup 2027 in Australia — Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
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About Devonport Cup 2027
Devonport Cup 2027 falls on Wednesday, January 6. 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 2027
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
- Mar 29, 2027 Easter Monday 2027 (Monday)
- Apr 25, 2027 Anzac Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Jun 14, 2027 King's Birthday 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in January 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year's Day | National public holiday |
| Jan 26 | Tue | Australia Day | National public holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- 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 2027?
Devonport Cup 2027 is on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
Is Devonport Cup a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 65 days until Devonport Cup 2027 (January 6, 2027) as of today.