Royal Hobart Regatta 2026 in Australia
Royal Hobart Regatta 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, February 9, 2026
266 days ago
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About Royal Hobart Regatta 2026
Royal Hobart Regatta 2026 falls on Monday, February 9. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 7.
Royal Hobart Regatta Day is a public holiday in southern Tasmania on the second Monday in February, tied to an aquatic carnival on the River Derwent first held in 1838. Northern Tasmania works that day and takes Recreation Day in November instead.
Royal Hobart Regatta in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 9, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 8, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Royal Hobart Regatta 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 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 25 | Wed | Launceston Cup | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 9, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in February (always a Monday, so no substitute rules)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in southern Tasmania only
- First regatta
- December 1, 1838, under Governor Sir John Franklin, marking Abel Tasman's 1642 sighting
- Royal title
- Granted by King George V in 1934
- Northern counterpart
- Recreation Day, first Monday in November, for areas that miss Regatta Day
Frequently asked questions
What day is Royal Hobart Regatta in 2026?
Royal Hobart Regatta 2026 is on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Is Royal Hobart Regatta a day off in 2026?
Royal Hobart Regatta 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 Royal Hobart Regatta 2026?
Royal Hobart Regatta 2026 was 266 days ago, on February 9, 2026.