Public holiday count
22
Public holiday entries listed for Tasmania in 2026.
Holiday Calendar
Tasmania 2026 Holiday Calendar
View Tasmania public holidays for 2026, including long weekends, school holiday links, and annual leave planning ideas.
School holiday periods
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Term breaks available for planning family leave.
Leave opportunities
8
Ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.
Long weekend notes
- Australia DayMon, 26 Jan can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Royal Hobart RegattaMon, 9 Feb can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Eight Hours DayMon, 9 Mar can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Good FridayFri, 3 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr can help create or extend a long weekend.
- AGFESTFri, 8 May can help create or extend a long weekend.
- King's BirthdayMon, 8 June can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Burnie ShowFri, 2 Oct can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Flinders Island ShowFri, 16 Oct can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Recreation DayMon, 2 Nov can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Devonport ShowFri, 27 Nov can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
- Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec can help create or extend a long weekend.
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- New Year's DayThu, 1 Jan
- Devonport CupWed, 7 Jan
- Australia DayMon, 26 Jan
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- Royal Hobart RegattaMon, 9 Feb
- Launceston Cup (Public Service)Wed, 25 Feb
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- King Island ShowTue, 3 Mar
- Eight Hours DayMon, 9 Mar
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- Good FridayFri, 3 Apr
- Easter MondayMon, 6 Apr
- Easter Tuesday (Public Service)Tue, 7 Apr
- School Holidays - Term 1Sat, 18 Apr to Sun, 3 May
- Anzac DaySat, 25 Apr
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- School Holidays - Term 1Sat, 18 Apr to Sun, 3 May
- AGFESTFri, 8 May
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- King's BirthdayMon, 8 June
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- School Holidays - Term 2Sat, 11 July to Sun, 26 July
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- Burnie ShowFri, 2 Oct
- School Holidays - Term 3Sat, 3 Oct to Sun, 18 Oct
- Royal Launceston ShowThu, 8 Oct
- Flinders Island ShowFri, 16 Oct
- Royal Hobart ShowThu, 22 Oct
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- Recreation DayMon, 2 Nov
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- School Holidays - Term 4Fri, 18 Dec to Wed, 3 Feb 2027
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec
- Boxing DaySat, 26 Dec
- Boxing Day (additional day)Mon, 28 Dec
Public holiday table
| Date | Name | Type | Notes |
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| Thu, 1 Jan | New Year's Day | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Wed, 7 Jan | Devonport Cup | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Mon, 26 Jan | Australia Day | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Mon, 9 Feb | Royal Hobart Regatta | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Wed, 25 Feb | Launceston Cup (Public Service) | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Tue, 3 Mar | King Island Show | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Mon, 9 Mar | Eight Hours Day | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Fri, 3 Apr | Good Friday | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Mon, 6 Apr | Easter Monday | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Tue, 7 Apr | Easter Tuesday (Public Service) | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Sat, 25 Apr | Anzac Day | Public holidays | Falls on a weekend. |
| Fri, 8 May | AGFEST | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Mon, 8 June | King's Birthday | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Fri, 2 Oct | Burnie Show | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Thu, 8 Oct | Royal Launceston Show | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Fri, 16 Oct | Flinders Island Show | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Thu, 22 Oct | Royal Hobart Show | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Mon, 2 Nov | Recreation Day | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Fri, 27 Nov | Devonport Show | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Fri, 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public holidays | Observed on this date. |
| Sat, 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Public holidays | Falls on a weekend. |
| Mon, 28 Dec | Boxing Day (additional day) | Public holidays | Observed substitute or additional public holiday. |
Related planning tools
Best days to take leave in Tasmania 2026See ranked annual leave windows around public holidays.Tasmania school holidays 2026Compare term breaks with public holidays and weekends.Plan leave on the calendarImport holidays and lay out annual leave by person or trip.Calculate date spansCheck date spans and calendar differences before booking leave.Create a countdown to a holidayShare a countdown link for a public holiday, trip, or school break.Group dates in Date PlannerCreate labelled date groups for trips, breaks, deadlines, and events.
FAQ
How many public holidays are there in Tasmania in 2026?
Tasmania has 22 public holiday entries listed for 2026 in this calendar.
Which public holidays create long weekends?
Long weekends are highlighted on the page when public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, or when observed substitute days extend the weekend.
Are school holidays included?
Yes. Tasmania school holiday periods are linked and shown where relevant for 2026.
Can I plan annual leave around these dates?
Yes. Use the leave calendar and best-days-off links to plan annual leave around public holidays and weekends.