Recreation Day 2026
Northern Tasmania's answer to the south's Regatta day: the first Monday in November, a public holiday only in the north of the state.
In 2026, Recreation Day falls on Mon 2 Nov in TAS.
Date
Mon 2 Nov 2026
Public holiday in
TAS only
Natural break
3 days off (Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov)
Recreation Day 2026: dates by state
- Recreation Day regionalTASNorthern Tasmania only
Turn it into a proper break
The long weekend planner ranks the best ways to point a few days of annual leave at recreation day and every other 2026 holiday.
Open the planner for 2026Recreation Day FAQ
When is Recreation Day in 2026?
Recreation Day: Mon 2 Nov 2026 (TAS).
Is Recreation Day a public holiday, and where?
It is a public holiday in TAS only. Northern Tasmania's answer to the south's Regatta day: the first Monday in November, a public holiday only in the north of the state.
Does Recreation Day 2026 make a long weekend?
Yes: with the surrounding weekend it gives you 3 days off in a row (Sat 31 Oct – Mon 2 Nov), before spending any annual leave. The long weekend planner shows how far a few days of leave stretch it.