Quick answer
Tasmania has 8 statewide public holidays on weekdays in 2027, from New Year's Day on Fri 1 Jan 2027 to Boxing Day on Tue 28 Dec. There are 5 long weekends, and the first is Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 for New Year's Day.
What are the public holidays in TAS in 2027?
| Date | Holiday | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day | Statewide |
| Tue 26 Jan 2027 | Australia Day | Statewide |
| Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Royal Hobart Regatta (certain areas only) | Some areas only |
| Mon 8 Mar 2027 | Eight Hours Day | Statewide |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday | Statewide |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday | Statewide |
| Tue 30 Mar 2027 | Easter Tuesday (generally Tasmanian Public Service only) | Some areas only |
| Sun 25 Apr 2027 (weekend) | Anzac Day | Statewide |
| Mon 14 Jun 2027 | King's Birthday | Statewide |
| Thu 21 Oct 2027 | Royal Hobart Show (certain areas, including Hobart) | Some areas only |
| Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Recreation Day (areas not observing the Royal Hobart Regatta) | Some areas only |
| Sat 25 Dec 2027 (weekend) | Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Mon 27 Dec 2027 | Additional public holiday for Christmas Day | Statewide |
| Tue 28 Dec 2027 | Boxing Day | Statewide |
Which Tasmanian public holidays only apply to some areas?
Several Tasmanian holidays apply to certain areas. The Royal Hobart Regatta is Monday 8 February 2027 in certain areas. The Royal Hobart Show is Thursday 21 October 2027 in certain areas, including Hobart. Recreation Day is Monday 1 November 2027 in areas that do not observe the Royal Hobart Regatta. Easter Tuesday, 30 March 2027, generally applies to the Tasmanian public service only. Eight Hours Day, Monday 8 March 2027, is statewide.
Which TAS public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Anzac Day falls on Sun 25 Apr 2027; Christmas Day falls on Sat 25 Dec 2027. Mon 27 Dec 2027 is an additional public holiday for Christmas Day.
When are the long weekends in TAS in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan – Sun 3 Jan 2027 (3 days): New Year's Day
- Sat 6 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027 (3 days): Eight Hours Day
- Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027 (4 days): Good Friday, Easter Monday
- Sat 12 Jun – Mon 14 Jun 2027 (3 days): King's Birthday
- Sat 25 Dec – Tue 28 Dec 2027 (4 days): Christmas Day, Additional public holiday for Christmas Day, Boxing Day
Ways to stretch them with leave:
- Take 1 day of leave (Mon 25 Jan 2027) for 4 days off in a row, Sat 23 Jan – Tue 26 Jan 2027 (Australia Day).
See the long weekends in every state.
Do any TAS public holidays fall in the school holidays?
These weekday public holidays fall in the school holidays, so students already have the day off:
- New Year's Day: Fri 1 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Australia Day: Tue 26 Jan 2027, in the summer holidays 2026–27
- Additional public holiday for Christmas Day: Mon 27 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
- Boxing Day: Tue 28 Dec 2027, in the summer holidays 2027–28
See the full TAS school holidays and term dates for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Saturday a public holiday in TAS?
No. Tasmania does not list the Saturday of the Easter weekend (Sat 27 Mar 2027) as a statewide public holiday. Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) and Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar 2027) are public holidays.
Is Anzac Day a public holiday in TAS in 2027?
Yes. Anzac Day on Sun 25 Apr 2027. Anzac Day falls on a Sunday in 2027.
When is Eight Hours Day in TAS in 2027?
Mon 8 Mar 2027.
When is the King's Birthday in TAS in 2027?
Mon 14 Jun 2027.
When is Boxing Day in TAS in 2027?
Boxing Day on Tue 28 Dec 2027.
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