Launceston Cup 2027 in Australia
There are 114 days until Launceston Cup 2027 in Australia — Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
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About Launceston Cup 2027
Launceston Cup 2027 falls on Wednesday, February 24. 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 2027
- 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)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in February 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta | State/territory holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Wednesday, February 24, 2027
- 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 2027?
Launceston Cup 2027 is on Wednesday, February 24, 2027.
Is Launceston Cup a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 114 days until Launceston Cup 2027 (February 24, 2027) as of today.