Tasmania holidays 2026
Tasmania has 18 public holidays in 2026: 8 national public holidays and 10 Tasmania-specific holidays, plus 3 optional or partial-staffing days. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
National public holidays observed in Tasmania
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day National public holiday | — | Statutory Holidays Act 2000: if 1 January is a Saturday or Sunday the following Monday is the holiday (the weekend day itself is not a statutory holiday). |
| Jan 26 | Mon | Australia Day National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday National public holiday | — | |
| Apr 25 | Sat | Anzac Day National public holiday | — | No substitute holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend. |
| Jun 8 | Mon | King's Birthday National public holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day National public holiday | — | Statutory Holidays Act 2000: if 25 December is a Saturday the following Monday, if a Sunday the following Tuesday, is the statutory holiday. |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day National public holiday | Mon, Dec 28 | Statutory Holidays Act 2000: if 26 December is a Saturday the following Monday, if a Sunday the following Tuesday, is the statutory holiday. |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Tasmania
Public holidays in Tasmania that the rest of Australia does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 | Mon | Royal Hobart Regatta State/territory holiday | — | Southern Tasmania only: areas south of and including Oatlands and Swansea, excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and the West Coast. |
| Mar 3 | Tue | King Island Show State/territory holiday | — | King Island municipality only. |
| Mar 9 | Mon | Eight Hours Day State/territory holiday | — | |
| May 8 | Fri | Agfest State/territory holiday | — | Circular Head municipality only. |
| Oct 2 | Fri | Burnie Show State/territory holiday | — | Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast and surrounding areas only. |
| Oct 8 | Thu | Royal Launceston Show State/territory holiday | — | Launceston and specified northern municipalities only. |
| Oct 16 | Fri | Flinders Island Show State/territory holiday | — | Flinders municipality only. |
| Oct 22 | Thu | Royal Hobart Show State/territory holiday | — | Southern Tasmania (Hobart and surrounding municipalities), excluding the West Coast. |
| Nov 2 | Mon | Recreation Day State/territory holiday | — | Northern Tasmania only: all areas that do not observe the Royal Hobart Regatta holiday. |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Devonport Show State/territory holiday | — | Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe municipalities only. |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Tasmania recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | Wed | Devonport Cup State/territory holiday | — | Devonport area; part-day (from 11am) government holiday, generally State Public Service only. |
| Feb 25 | Wed | Launceston Cup State/territory holiday | — | Launceston and surrounding municipalities; all-day in some northern/central areas, part-day (from 11am) in Launceston city; generally State Public Service only. |
| Apr 7 | Tue | Easter Tuesday State/territory holiday | — | Restricted public holiday: Tasmanian State Public Service and some awards/agreements only. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 21 | Sat | Harmony Week / Harmony Day Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jul 5 | Sun | NAIDOC Week (first day) Observance | — | |
| Sep 6 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Observance | — |
Long weekends in Tasmania, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Tasmania have in 2026?
Tasmania has 18 public holidays in 2026: 8 national public holidays plus 10 Tasmania-specific holidays (Royal Hobart Regatta, King Island Show, Eight Hours Day, Agfest, Burnie Show, Royal Launceston Show, Flinders Island Show, Royal Hobart Show, Recreation Day, Devonport Show). Another 3 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Tasmania?
The next holiday in Tasmania is Recreation Day on Monday, November 2, 2026 (Today).
Are Tasmania holidays the same as the rest of Australia?
Mostly. Tasmania observes the national public holidays shared across Australia, plus its own: Royal Hobart Regatta, King Island Show, Eight Hours Day, Agfest, Burnie Show, Royal Launceston Show, Flinders Island Show, Royal Hobart Show, Recreation Day, Devonport Show. Other states and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the state you need.