TAS public holidays 2028
Tasmania has 10 statewide public holidays in 2028, plus 13 that apply only in some areas or to some workers. The statewide days give 5 long weekends of three days or more.
All public holidays
| Date | Holiday | School |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 Jan | New Year's Day | Schools closed |
| Wed 26 Jan | Australia Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 13 Mar | Eight Hours Day | Schools closed |
| Fri 14 Apr | Good Friday | Schools closed |
| Sun 16 Apr | Easter Sunday | Weekend |
| Mon 17 Apr | Easter Monday | Schools closed |
| Tue 25 Apr | ANZAC Day | Schools closed |
| Mon 12 Jun | King's Birthday | Schools closed |
| Mon 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Schools closed |
| Tue 26 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 5 Jan | Devonport CupSome workers only: Municipal area of Devonport. Generally Tasmanian State Service only |
| Mon 14 Feb | Royal Hobart RegattaRegional: South of and including Oatlands and Swansea excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah & West Coast |
| Wed 23 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 23 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 7 Mar | King Island ShowRegional: King Island only |
| Tue 18 Apr | Easter TuesdaySome workers only: Generally Tasmanian Public Service only |
| Fri 5 May | AgfestRegional: Municipal area of Circular Head only |
| Fri 6 Oct | Burnie ShowRegional: Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast |
| Thu 12 Oct | Royal Launceston ShowRegional: Municipal areas of Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, West Tamar |
| Fri 20 Oct | Flinders Island ShowRegional: Municipal area of Flinders Island |
| Thu 26 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 6 Nov | Recreation DayRegional: All parts of the state which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| Fri 1 Dec | Devonport ShowRegional: Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe |
Long weekends in 2028
- Sat 1 Jan to Mon 3 Jan (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 11 Mar to Mon 13 Mar (3 days): Eight Hours Day
- Fri 14 Apr to Mon 17 Apr (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
- Sat 10 Jun to Mon 12 Jun (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 23 Dec to Tue 26 Dec (4 days): Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Questions
How many public holidays does TAS have in 2028?
10 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 2028?
Monday 12 June 2028.
When is Labour Day in TAS in 2028?
Monday 13 March 2028, called Eight Hours Day in TAS.
Are Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday public holidays in TAS in 2028?
Easter Sunday (16 April) is a public holiday in TAS, but Easter Saturday (15 April) is not. Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays in every state.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday in TAS in 2028?
Tuesday 25 April 2028.
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.