TAS Public Holidays 2026
Complete list of public holidays in Tasmania for 2026.TAS has 22 declared public holidays this year, including 7 national holidays and 4 state-specific holidays.
All TAS Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Jan | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 7Jan | Wednesday | Devonport Cup | Devonport |
| 26Jan | Monday | Australia Day | National |
| 9Feb | Monday | Royal Hobart Regatta | Southern Tasmania |
| 25Feb | Wednesday | Launceston Cup | Launceston |
| 3Mar | Tuesday | King Island Show | King Island |
| 9Mar | Monday | Eight Hours Day | TAS |
| 3Apr | Friday | Good Friday | National |
| 6Apr | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 7Apr | Tuesday | Easter Tuesday Restricted holiday - observed by some awards/agreements and State Public Service | TAS |
| 25Apr | Saturday | Anzac Day | National |
| 8May | Friday | AGFEST | Circular Head |
| 8June | Monday | King's Birthday | TAS |
| 2Oct | Friday | Burnie Show | Burnie |
| 8Oct | Thursday | Royal Launceston Show | Launceston |
| 16Oct | Friday | Flinders Island Show | Flinders Island |
| 22Oct | Thursday | Royal Hobart Show | Hobart |
| 2Nov | Monday | Recreation Day | Northern Tasmania (where Royal Hobart Show is not observed) |
| 27Nov | Friday | Devonport Show | Devonport |
| 25Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26Dec | Saturday | Boxing Day | National |
| 28Dec | Monday | Boxing Day Holiday Additional day as Boxing Day falls on Saturday | TAS |
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Long Weekends in 2026
Plan ahead for these 13 long weekend opportunities:
- Australia Day - Monday, 26 Jan
- Royal Hobart Regatta - Monday, 9 Feb
- Eight Hours Day - Monday, 9 Mar
- Good Friday - Friday, 3 Apr
- Easter Monday - Monday, 6 Apr
- AGFEST - Friday, 8 May
- King's Birthday - Monday, 8 June
- Burnie Show - Friday, 2 Oct
- Flinders Island Show - Friday, 16 Oct
- Recreation Day - Monday, 2 Nov
- Devonport Show - Friday, 27 Nov
- Christmas Day - Friday, 25 Dec
- Boxing Day Holiday - Monday, 28 Dec
Regional Holidays
Some holidays in TAS only apply to specific regions. Check with your employer if you're unsure which holidays apply to your area.
- Devonport Cup - Devonport
- Royal Hobart Regatta - Southern Tasmania
- Launceston Cup - Launceston
- King Island Show - King Island
- AGFEST - Circular Head
- Burnie Show - Burnie
- Royal Launceston Show - Launceston
- Flinders Island Show - Flinders Island
- Royal Hobart Show - Hobart
- Recreation Day - Northern Tasmania (where Royal Hobart Show is not observed)
- Devonport Show - Devonport
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the public holidays in TAS in 2026?
Tasmania has 22 declared public holidays in 2026, including 7 national holidays and 4 state-specific holidays plus 11 regional holidays.
How many long weekends are there in TAS in 2026?
There are approximately 13 potential long weekends in TAS in 2026 (holidays falling on Monday or Friday). These create 3-day weekends ideal for short trips.
When is Easter 2026 in TAS?
Good Friday 2026 falls on Friday 3 April 2026. Easter Monday follows on Monday 6 April 2026.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in TAS 2026?
The King's Birthday is observed on Monday 8 June 2026. Note that WA and QLD observe the King's Birthday on different dates than other states.