Launceston Cup 2026 in Australia
Launceston Cup 2026 in Australia is on
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
250 days ago
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About Launceston Cup 2026
Launceston Cup 2026 falls on Wednesday, February 25. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
The Launceston Cup is northern Tasmania's premier horse race, run on the last Wednesday in February at Mowbray racecourse. Race day is a government and bank holiday in Launceston and nearby municipalities — all day in some areas, from 11 a.m. in the city itself.
Launceston Cup in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | February 24, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Launceston Cup 2026
- 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)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta | State/territory holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Date rule
- Last Wednesday in February
- Legal status
- Government and bank holiday in the Launceston area under Tasmania's Statutory Holidays Act 2000
- First run
- 1865 at Mowbray racecourse, Launceston
- Race distance
- 2,400 meters (originally about three miles)
- Observed in
- Launceston and nearby northern municipalities; part-day from 11 a.m. in the city of Launceston
Frequently asked questions
What day is Launceston Cup in 2026?
Launceston Cup 2026 is on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Is Launceston Cup a day off in 2026?
Launceston 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 Launceston Cup 2026?
Launceston Cup 2026 was 250 days ago, on February 25, 2026.