Updated for 2028 public holiday planning
Use this Tasmania 2028 public holidays guide to check statewide and regional holiday dates, calculate days until each listed TAS public holiday, compare long weekend opportunities, and plan annual leave around Eight Hours Day, Easter, King’s Birthday, Royal Hobart Regatta, Recreation Day and Christmas.
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The main Tasmania public holidays in 2028 include New Year’s Day and the additional New Year public holiday, Australia Day, Eight Hours Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Regional holidays such as Royal Hobart Regatta and Recreation Day also apply in specific parts of Tasmania.
Tasmania has several regional public holidays. Royal Hobart Regatta applies in southern Tasmania, Recreation Day applies in parts of Tasmania that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta, and Easter Tuesday generally applies to the Tasmanian Public Service.
Before using these dates for payroll, business rostering, trading hours or travel bookings, confirm the dates with the official Tasmanian source.
The table below lists the main statewide Tasmania public holidays for 2028, along with major regional holidays commonly checked by Tasmanian households, employers and travellers.
| Date | Day | Public holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2028 | Saturday | New Year’s Day | Statewide |
| 3 January 2028 | Monday | Additional New Year’s Day public holiday | Statewide |
| 26 January 2028 | Wednesday | Australia Day | Statewide |
| 14 February 2028 | Monday | Royal Hobart Regatta | Southern Tasmania |
| 13 March 2028 | Monday | Eight Hours Day | Statewide |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Good Friday | Statewide |
| 17 April 2028 | Monday | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| 18 April 2028 | Tuesday | Easter Tuesday | Generally Tasmanian Public Service only |
| 25 April 2028 | Tuesday | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| 12 June 2028 | Monday | King’s Birthday | Statewide |
| 6 November 2028 | Monday | Recreation Day | Areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| 25 December 2028 | Monday | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| 26 December 2028 | Tuesday | Boxing Day | Statewide |
Planning note: This table is for general planning. Confirm the official WorkSafe Tasmania dates before relying on them for payroll, employment conditions, business closure notices or travel bookings.
For employees, entitlements can depend on awards, agreements, employment type and whether the public holiday applies to your rostered working day or location. For employers, the official WorkSafe Tasmania source and Fair Work guidance should be checked before publishing rosters or payroll instructions.
Because New Year’s Day falls on Saturday 1 January 2028, the additional public holiday on Monday 3 January creates a useful early-year long weekend.
Royal Hobart Regatta falls on Monday 14 February 2028 and creates a regional long weekend for eligible southern Tasmanian areas.
Eight Hours Day falls on Monday 13 March 2028, creating a statewide March long weekend.
The core Easter public holiday break runs from Good Friday 14 April to Easter Monday 17 April 2028, with Easter Tuesday also relevant to the Tasmanian Public Service.
King’s Birthday falls on Monday 12 June 2028, creating a mid-year long weekend in Tasmania.
Recreation Day falls on Monday 6 November 2028 in areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.
Public holidays can be used to stretch annual leave, especially around New Year, Eight Hours Day, Easter, King’s Birthday, Recreation Day and Christmas. Always confirm your workplace’s leave policies before booking travel.
| Period | Public holiday | Leave idea | Potential result |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Monday 3 January | Use leave around the first week of January if returning from Christmas travel. | Useful extended summer break. |
| March | Eight Hours Day, Monday 13 March | Take Friday 10 March or Tuesday 14 March. | Potential four-day break using one day of leave. |
| April | Easter, Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April | Take Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 April if Easter Tuesday applies to you, or plan leave around the Monday holiday. | Potential extended Easter break. |
| June | King’s Birthday, Monday 12 June | Take Friday 9 June or Tuesday 13 June. | Potential four-day break using one day of leave. |
| November | Recreation Day, Monday 6 November | Take Friday 3 November or Tuesday 7 November if the holiday applies in your area. | Potential four-day regional break. |
| December | Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 December | Take Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 December. | Potential 10-day Christmas break when weekends are included. |
Best value period: Easter and Christmas are the strongest Tasmania leave planning opportunities in 2028, but regional holidays such as Royal Hobart Regatta and Recreation Day can also create useful breaks depending on where you live or work.
Royal Hobart Regatta falls on Monday 14 February 2028. It applies in southern Tasmania and should be checked against the official regional coverage before relying on it.
Recreation Day falls on Monday 6 November 2028. It applies in parts of Tasmania that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.
Easter Tuesday falls on Tuesday 18 April 2028 and generally applies to the Tasmanian Public Service only. Some awards or agreements may also refer to it.
Tasmania has several local and regional show holidays, including Launceston Cup, Royal Hobart Show, Royal Launceston Show and others. These are not all statewide holidays.
Eight Hours Day falls on Monday 13 March 2028 and is the Tasmanian public holiday associated with the labour movement and the eight-hour workday.
Anzac Day falls on Tuesday 25 April 2028. Because it falls on a weekday, no substitute holiday issue applies in 2028.
WorkSafe Tasmania lists several regional holidays for parts of Tasmania. These can matter for public sector employees, local workers, local businesses and regional event planning.
| Date | Regional holiday | General coverage note |
|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2028 | Devonport Cup | Half-day holiday in the municipal area of Devonport; generally Tasmanian State Service only. |
| 23 February 2028 | Launceston Cup | Applies in selected northern and eastern municipal areas; coverage varies. |
| 7 March 2028 | King Island Show | King Island only. |
| 5 May 2028 | Agfest | Municipal area of Circular Head only. |
| 6 October 2028 | Burnie Show | Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast. |
| 12 October 2028 | Royal Launceston Show | Applies in selected northern municipal areas. |
| 20 October 2028 | Flinders Island Show | Municipal area of Flinders Island. |
| 26 October 2028 | Royal Hobart Show | Southern Tasmania coverage, excluding some areas. |
| 1 December 2028 | Devonport Show | Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe. |
Regional note: Local coverage can be detailed and location-specific. Always confirm with WorkSafe Tasmania before using regional holidays for payroll or business decisions.
Use these links to compare Tasmania public holidays across different years.
This page is designed for general planning. For payroll, penalty rates, trading hours, workplace entitlements, leave approvals or business closure decisions, confirm the details with the official Tasmania source and relevant employment rules.
The main Tasmania public holidays in 2028 include New Year’s Day, Australia Day, Eight Hours Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday, Anzac Day, King’s Birthday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Regional holidays such as Royal Hobart Regatta and Recreation Day apply in specific parts of Tasmania.
Yes. New Year’s Day falls on Saturday 1 January 2028, so Monday 3 January 2028 is listed as an additional New Year’s Day public holiday in Tasmania.
Royal Hobart Regatta falls on Monday 14 February 2028. It applies in southern Tasmania.
Eight Hours Day falls on Monday 13 March 2028.
Good Friday is Friday 14 April 2028 and Easter Monday is Monday 17 April 2028. Easter Tuesday falls on Tuesday 18 April 2028 and generally applies to the Tasmanian Public Service only.
No. WorkSafe Tasmania’s statewide 2028 list includes Good Friday, Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday, but not Easter Saturday or Easter Sunday.
No substitute issue applies in 2028 because Anzac Day falls on Tuesday 25 April 2028. WorkSafe Tasmania also states that when Anzac Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, no substitute or additional holiday is observed.
Recreation Day falls on Monday 6 November 2028. It applies in parts of Tasmania that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta.
Christmas Day falls on Monday 25 December 2028 and Boxing Day falls on Tuesday 26 December 2028.
Useful Tasmania long weekends in 2028 include New Year, Royal Hobart Regatta where applicable, Eight Hours Day, Easter, King’s Birthday and Recreation Day where applicable.
Yes. Tasmania has both statewide and regional public holidays, so always check the official WorkSafe Tasmania public holidays source before relying on dates for payroll, business rostering, trading hours, leave approvals or travel bookings.