Devonport Cup
2027-01-06
Municipal area of Devonport
Generally Tasmanian State Service only; half-day holiday.
Officially confirmedRegional and special holidays in Tasmania
Tasmania has more regional public-holiday variation than most Australian states. Some holidays apply only to particular municipal areas, and Easter Tuesday generally applies to the Tasmanian Public Service only.
Which calendar should you use?
Start with the statewide or territory-wide calendar, then check the entries below for any regional or employment-specific differences. Event dates, bank holidays and general public holidays are different categories.
A regional holiday may apply to a defined municipal area or show-day region. Living nearby or attending the event does not, by itself, establish an entitlement. Check the official location notes and your workplace arrangements.
2027 regional and special dates
Royal Hobart Regatta
2027-02-08
South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, with published exclusions
Officially confirmedLaunceston Cup
2027-02-24
Published northern municipal areas; mixed all-day/from-11am coverage
Generally Tasmanian State Service only; coverage includes different all-day/from-11am areas.
Officially confirmedKing Island Show
2027-03-02
King Island only
Officially confirmedEaster Tuesday
2027-03-30
statewide
Generally Tasmanian Public Service only.
Officially confirmedAgfest
2027-05-07
Municipal area of Circular Head only
Officially confirmedBurnie Show
2027-10-01
Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast
Officially confirmedRoyal Launceston Show
2027-10-07
Break O'Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar
Officially confirmedFlinders Island Show
2027-10-15
Municipal area of Flinders Island
Officially confirmedRoyal Hobart Show
2027-10-21
Southern Tasmania coverage described by WorkSafe Tasmania, excluding West Coast
Officially confirmedRecreation Day
2027-11-01
All parts of Tasmania which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta
Officially confirmedDevonport Show
2027-11-26
Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe
Officially confirmedFuture years
Each year page and individual holiday guide labels confirmed and projected dates. Check the official authority’s latest publication before relying on a future regional date.
Check employment and opening hours
The calendar identifies dates and coverage. It does not determine an individual employee’s pay, leave or requirement to work. Confirm these matters with your employer, relevant agreement or official employment guidance. Shops, attractions and transport services may use their own holiday schedules.
Official calendar: WorkSafe Tasmania.