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Tasmania Public Holidays 2028

All 9 statewide dates, plus 11 regional days, checked against the Tasmanian Government Gazette.

Next public holiday in Tasmania: Christmas Day on Fri 25 Dec.

  1. Mon
    New Year's Day (observed)
  2. Wed
    Devonport Cup
    Devonport only
  3. Wed
    Australia Day
  4. Mon
    Royal Hobart Regatta
    Southern Tasmania only
  5. Wed
    Launceston Cup
    Launceston only
  6. Tue
    King Island Show
    King Island only
  7. Mon
    Eight Hours Day
  8. Fri
    Good Friday
  9. Mon
    Easter Monday
  10. Tue
    Easter Tuesday restricted
    Tasmanian public service only
  11. Tue
    Anzac Day
  12. Fri
    AGFEST
    Circular Head only
  13. Mon
    King's Birthday
  14. Fri
    Burnie Show
    Burnie only
  15. Thu
    Royal Launceston Show
    Launceston only
  16. Fri
    Flinders Island Show
    Flinders Island only
  17. Thu
    Royal Hobart Show
    Southern Tasmania only
  18. Mon
    Recreation Day
    Northern Tasmania only
  19. Fri
    Devonport Show
    Devonport only
  20. Mon
    Christmas Day
  21. Tue
    Boxing Day

Long weekends in Tasmania 2028

The best-value dates once public holidays and weekends line up.

  1. The Christmas stretch Sat 23 Dec – Mon 1 Jan: 10 days off for 3 days of leave
  2. The New Year stretch Sat 1 – Sun 9 Jan: 9 days off for 3 days of leave
  3. Easter bridge Thu 13 – Mon 17 Apr: 5 days off for 1 day of leave
  4. The Eight Hours Day stretch Tue 7 – Mon 13 Mar: 7 days off for 3 days of leave
Plan TAS long weekends

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The planner ranks the best Tasmanian combos - like 3 days of leave for 10 straight days off.

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Tasmania FAQ

How many public holidays does Tasmania have in 2028?

Tasmania has 9 statewide public holidays in 2028, plus 11 regional days observed only in particular areas. The full list above is generated from TAS's holiday rules and checked against official government data.

Why does Tasmania have north and south holidays?

Some Tasmanian holidays are regional: Royal Hobart Regatta and Royal Hobart Show for the south, Recreation Day for the north. Local show days vary again by council.

Is Easter Tuesday a public holiday in Tasmania?

Only for some public-sector employees - it's a restricted holiday, so we leave it off the main list.