Maximise Annual Leave in Tasmania

Public holidays and long-weekend bridges for 2026–2027 · capital: Hobart

Tasmania is a tale of two regions: Eight Hours Day in March is statewide, while the Hobart Regatta (south) and Recreation Day (north) are observed in different parts of the island.

Recreation Day (first Monday in November) is observed in northern Tasmania; Royal Hobart Regatta (second Monday in February) is observed in the south. Eight Hours Day is the state's Labour Day. Below are every Tasmania public holiday for 2026 and 2027, drawn from the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Tasmania government, followed by the dates worth spending leave on.

Tasmania public holidays, 2026 & 2027

Date	Public holiday	Type
Thu 1 Jan 2026	New Year's Day	National
Mon 26 Jan 2026	Australia Day	National
Mon 9 Feb 2026	Royal Hobart Regatta (Hobart area only)	State/Territory
Mon 9 Mar 2026	Eight Hours Day	State/Territory
Fri 3 Apr 2026	Good Friday	National
Mon 6 Apr 2026	Easter Monday	National
Tue 7 Apr 2026	Easter Tuesday (Generally Tasmanian Public Service only)	State/Territory
Sat 25 Apr 2026	Anzac Day	National
Mon 8 Jun 2026	King's Birthday	National
Thu 22 Oct 2026	Royal Hobart Show (Hobart area only)	State/Territory
Mon 2 Nov 2026	Recreation Day (Areas that don't observe Royal Hobart Regatta)	State/Territory
Fri 25 Dec 2026	Christmas Day	National
Mon 28 Dec 2026	Boxing Day (Observed Monday as 26 Dec is Saturday)	National
Fri 1 Jan 2027	New Year's Day	National
Tue 26 Jan 2027	Australia Day	National
Mon 8 Feb 2027	Royal Hobart Regatta (Hobart area only)	State/Territory
Mon 8 Mar 2027	Eight Hours Day	State/Territory
Fri 26 Mar 2027	Good Friday	National
Mon 29 Mar 2027	Easter Monday	National
Tue 30 Mar 2027	Easter Tuesday (Generally Tasmanian Public Service only)	State/Territory
Sun 25 Apr 2027	Anzac Day	National
Mon 14 Jun 2027	King's Birthday	National
Thu 21 Oct 2027	Royal Hobart Show (Hobart area only)	State/Territory
Mon 1 Nov 2027	Recreation Day (Areas that don't observe Royal Hobart Regatta)	State/Territory
Sat 25 Dec 2027	Christmas Day	National
Mon 27 Dec 2027	Additional public holiday (Christmas Day) (Christmas Day falls on Saturday)	State/Territory
Tue 28 Dec 2027	Boxing Day (Observed Tuesday as 26 Dec is Sunday)	National

Public-holiday dataset rechecked 20 July 2026 against the release source register. Regional holidays may vary within Tasmania; confirm before booking.

How to maximise Tasmania public holidays

If you are searching for how to maximise Tasmania public holidays, begin with the dates that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, then test the days either side of each holiday. For Tasmania workers, regional holidays such as Royal Hobart Regatta, Royal Hobart Show, and Recreation Day mean the best plan depends on where you actually work. The calculator then ranks those options against your leave balance rather than assuming every long weekend is equally valuable.

What makes Tasmania different

Tasmania has genuine regional differences. Royal Hobart Regatta applies in southern Tasmania, Recreation Day is generally observed in the north where Regatta Day is not observed, and show holidays vary by district. Easter Tuesday is also not a universal private-sector entitlement; coverage depends on the relevant award or agreement. The table is a planning aid for the dataset's listed holidays, not a substitute for checking which regional holiday applies to the worker's actual location.

The complete ranked leave bridges

These tables are generated from the same public-holiday data and bridge-finding rules used by the calculator. Every single, double, and triple bridge accepted by the optimiser is shown, ranked first by calendar days off per leave day, then by break length. Equal-looking rows can use different holiday anchors or leave dates.

2026 complete ranked bridge table

2027 complete ranked bridge table

A current official Tasmanian 2027 calendar was not independently confirmed in this release; check the school before relying on the toggle. School-holiday dates apply to government schools and can differ for non-government schools.

How to plan your Tasmania leave

The four strategies in the calculator suit different goals. Maximum Days Off chases raw efficiency; Longest Break stacks leave into one big trip; Balanced Year spreads breaks across the seasons; and Long Weekends turns single leave days into frequent three- and four-day weekends. Parents can switch on the school-holidays option to line breaks up with Tasmania school terms.

Related guides

By holiday: Easter · Christmas & New Year · King's Birthday · Anzac Day · Labour Day · Australia Day.

Other states: New South Wales · Victoria · Queensland · Western Australia · South Australia · Australian Capital Territory · Northern Territory.

Start with the complete strategy guide.