TAS public holidays 2027
Tasmania has 11 statewide public holidays in 2027, plus 13 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 5 long weekends of three days or more.
These are the 2027 dates. TAS public holidays 2028
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan | New Year's Day | School holidays |
| Tue 26 Jan | Australia Day | School holidays |
| Mon 8 Mar | Eight Hours Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 26 Mar | Good Friday | Schools closed |
| Sun 28 Mar | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon 29 Mar | Easter Monday | Schools closed |
| Sun 25 Apr | ANZAC Day | School holidays |
| Mon 14 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Weekend |
| Mon 27 Dec | Christmas Day additional day | Schools closed |
| Tue 28 Dec | Boxing Day | Schools closed |
Regional, local and bank holidays
These apply only in some areas or to some workers, so most people work as normal.
| Date | Holiday, and where or who |
|---|---|
| Wed 6 Jan | Devonport CupSome workers only: Municipal area of Devonport. Generally Tasmanian State Service only |
| Mon 8 Feb | Royal Hobart RegattaRegional: South of and including Oatlands and Swansea excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah & West Coast |
| Wed 24 Feb | Launceston CupSome workers only: Launceston City centre and the following suburbs and townships Alanvale, Blackstone Heights, East Launceston, Elphin, Franklin Village, Glen Dhu, Inveresk, Invermay, Killafaddy, Kings Meadows, Mayfield, Mowbray, Mowbray Heights, Newnham, Newstead, North Riverside, Norwood, Prospect, Prospect Vale, Punchbowl, Ravenswood, Riverside, Rocherlea, St Leonards, Sandhill, South Launceston, Summerhill, Trevallyn, Vermont, Waverley, West Launceston, West Riverside, Youngtown. Generally Tasmanian Public Service only |
| Wed 24 Feb | Launceston CupSome workers only: Municipal areas of Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Glamorgan-Spring Bay (north of and including Cranbrook), Launceston excluding Launceston City centre and suburbs specified below, Meander Valley excluding suburbs and townships specified below, Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands north of but not including Oatlands, West Tamar excluding townships specified below. Generally Tasmanian Public Service only |
| Tue 2 Mar | King Island ShowRegional: King Island only |
| Tue 30 Mar | Easter TuesdaySome workers only: Generally Tasmanian Public Service only |
| Fri 7 May | AgfestRegional: Municipal area of Circular Head only |
| Fri 1 Oct | Burnie ShowRegional: Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast |
| Thu 7 Oct | Royal Launceston ShowRegional: Municipal areas of Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, West Tamar |
| Fri 15 Oct | Flinders Island ShowRegional: Municipal area of Flinders Island |
| Thu 21 Oct | Royal Hobart ShowRegional: All of Tasmania south of and including Oatlands and Swansea also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarreleah and Wayatinah. Excludes West Coast |
| Mon 1 Nov | Recreation DayRegional: All parts of the state which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| Fri 26 Nov | Devonport ShowRegional: Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe |
Long weekends in 2027
- Fri 1 Jan to Sun 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar to Mon 8 Mar (3 days): Eight Hours Day
- Fri 26 Mar to Mon 29 Mar (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 12 Jun to Mon 14 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 25 Dec to Tue 28 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Christmas Day additional day, Boxing Day
Questions
How many public holidays does TAS have in 2027?
11 statewide public holidays, plus 13 that apply only in some areas or to some workers.
When is the King's Birthday public holiday in TAS in 2027?
Monday 14 June 2027.
When is Labour Day in TAS in 2027?
Monday 8 March 2027, called Eight Hours Day in TAS.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in TAS in 2027?
Easter Sunday (28 March) is a public holiday in TAS, but Easter Saturday (27 March) is not. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in TAS in 2027?
Sunday 25 April 2027. It falls on a weekend and TAS does not add a weekday holiday.
Other years and states
Source: WorkSafe Tasmania: Public holidays (Table 1 statewide and Table 2 regional, 2026-2028), WorkSafe Tasmania (Department of Justice, Tasmanian Government). Checked 26 October 2026. Cross-checked with data.gov.au Australian Holidays. All official sources.