Tasmania Public Holidays 2026
See the full list of Tasmania public holidays for 2026, including Royal Hobart Regatta, Eight Hours Day, Easter, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Recreation Day, Christmas and regional holiday notes.
Quick answer
Tasmania has statewide public holidays plus regional holidays, including Royal Hobart Regatta in southern Tasmania and Recreation Day in northern Tasmania.
Use the table below to check the main TAS 2026 public holiday calendar.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.
Key 2026 notes
- Tasmania does not have a replacement Monday public holiday for Anzac Day when it falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
- Royal Hobart Regatta and Recreation Day apply to different regions, so check which holiday applies to your location.
- Easter Tuesday arrangements can depend on award, employment type or sector, so it should be checked carefully.
Best planning windows
The strongest Tasmania annual leave planning periods in 2026 are Royal Hobart Regatta where it applies, Eight Hours Day, Easter, King’s Birthday, Recreation Day where it applies and Christmas.
Regional public holidays can create different planning opportunities in southern and northern Tasmania.
Tasmania public holiday dates 2026
This table lists the main Tasmania public holidays for 2026. Regional and limited-application holidays are marked where relevant.
| Date | Public holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | New Year’s Day | Statewide |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Monday 9 February 2026 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Southern Tasmania / areas that observe Regatta Day |
| Monday 9 March 2026 | Eight Hours Day | Statewide |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | Good Friday | Statewide |
| Monday 6 April 2026 | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| Tuesday 7 April 2026 | Easter Tuesday | Limited application; check award or employment arrangement |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Monday 8 June 2026 | King’s Birthday | Statewide |
| Monday 2 November 2026 | Recreation Day | Northern Tasmania / areas that do not observe Regatta Day |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | Boxing Day | Statewide |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Additional public holiday for Boxing Day | Statewide |
TAS 2026 public holidays by month
This month-by-month summary helps with annual leave planning, school holiday planning, regional travel, business closures and long weekend decisions.
January 2026
New Year’s Day and Australia Day.
February 2026
Royal Hobart Regatta on Monday 9 February for areas that observe Regatta Day.
March 2026
Eight Hours Day on Monday 9 March.
April 2026
Good Friday, Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday for limited workers, and Anzac Day.
May 2026
No Tasmania statewide public holidays listed.
June 2026
King’s Birthday on Monday 8 June.
July 2026
No Tasmania statewide public holidays listed.
August 2026
No Tasmania statewide public holidays listed.
September 2026
No Tasmania statewide public holidays listed.
October 2026
No Tasmania statewide public holidays listed.
November 2026
Recreation Day on Monday 2 November for northern Tasmania / areas that do not observe Regatta Day.
December 2026
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Best annual leave opportunities in Tasmania 2026
These are the main Tasmania public holiday periods that are most useful for creating long weekends or longer annual leave blocks.
Australia Day long weekend
Australia Day falls on Monday 26 January 2026, creating a three-day weekend for many Tasmanian workers.
Royal Hobart Regatta weekend
Royal Hobart Regatta falls on Monday 9 February 2026 for southern Tasmania and areas that observe Regatta Day.
Eight Hours Day weekend
Eight Hours Day falls on Monday 9 March 2026, creating a useful statewide public holiday long weekend.
Easter long weekend
Easter runs from Good Friday 3 April to Easter Monday 6 April 2026. Easter Tuesday may also apply for some workers or sectors.
Recreation Day weekend
Recreation Day falls on Monday 2 November 2026 in northern Tasmania and areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.
Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December, Boxing Day falls on Saturday 26 December, and Monday 28 December is an additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Best public holiday periods for planning leave
For most Tasmania households, the best 2026 planning windows are Australia Day, Royal Hobart Regatta or Recreation Day where they apply, Eight Hours Day, Easter, King’s Birthday and Christmas.
Easter is especially useful because Good Friday and Easter Monday create a four-day break before any annual leave is added.
Regional public holidays matter in Tasmania, so check whether your location observes Royal Hobart Regatta or Recreation Day before planning leave.
Important accuracy note
Public holiday rules can differ by state, region, industry and employment arrangement. Tasmania has regional holidays and limited-application holidays that may not apply to every person or workplace.
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours or workplace entitlements, confirm the details with the official Tasmanian source and your award or agreement.
TAS public holidays by year
Use these Tasmania year pages to plan ahead. These links give visitors a clear pathway from the 2026 page to future public holiday calendars.
Useful planning tools
These related Australian planning sites can help you turn the Tasmania public holiday calendar into practical family, school and annual leave plans.
Related TAS and Australian public holiday pages
Use these related pages for public holiday planning across Tasmania and the rest of Australia.
- TAS public holidays hub
- Australian public holidays 2026
- Australian public holidays 2027
- Easter public holidays
- Anzac Day
- King’s Birthday
- Christmas public holidays
- Boxing Day public holiday
- Long weekends
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Official TAS 2026 public holiday sources
For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours, award coverage or workplace closure decisions, always confirm dates with official government and workplace relations sources.
Tasmania public holidays 2026 FAQs
When are the Tasmania public holidays in 2026?
The Tasmania public holidays in 2026 include New Year’s Day on 1 January, Australia Day on 26 January, Royal Hobart Regatta on 9 February where it applies, Eight Hours Day on 9 March, Easter public holidays in April, Anzac Day on 25 April, King’s Birthday on 8 June, Recreation Day on 2 November where it applies, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the additional Boxing Day public holiday.
Does Tasmania have a Monday public holiday for Anzac Day in 2026?
Tasmania does not have a replacement Monday public holiday for Anzac Day when Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25 April 2026.
Are all Tasmania public holidays statewide?
No. Most major Tasmanian public holidays apply statewide, but Royal Hobart Regatta and Recreation Day are regional holidays. Easter Tuesday may also have limited application depending on award, employment type or sector.
When is Royal Hobart Regatta in 2026?
Royal Hobart Regatta is listed for Monday 9 February 2026 and applies to southern Tasmania and areas that observe Regatta Day.
When is Recreation Day in Tasmania in 2026?
Recreation Day is listed for Monday 2 November 2026 and applies in northern Tasmania and areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.
How should I use the Tasmania 2026 public holidays for annual leave planning?
Use Australia Day, Royal Hobart Regatta or Recreation Day where they apply, Eight Hours Day, Easter, King’s Birthday and the Christmas period to identify possible long weekends or annual leave blocks. Confirm your workplace arrangements before booking leave.
Where can I find TAS public holidays for 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030?
Use the TAS public holidays by year section on this page to open the Tasmania 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 public holiday pages.