Public Holidays in Tasmania 2026
All 11 public holidays in Tasmania for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Tasmania 2026
Tasmania has 11 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 6 nationwide Australia holidays plus 5 regional holidays: Eight Hours Day, Easter Tuesday, King's Birthday, Boxing Day, Boxing Day Holiday.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Australia Day | 01/26/2026 | Monday | |
| Eight Hours Day | 03/09/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday | |
| Easter Tuesday | 04/07/2026 | Tuesday | Regional |
| ANZAC Day | 04/25/2026 | Saturday | |
| King's Birthday | 06/08/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday | Regional |
| Boxing Day Holiday | 12/28/2026 | Monday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Tasmania 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Tasmania for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 23 (Friday) – Take one day off before Australia Day (Monday, January 26) for a 4-day weekend from January 23 to 26.
- March 6 (Friday) – Take one day off before Eight Hours Day (Monday, March 9) for a 4-day weekend from March 6 to 9.
- April 2 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from April 2 to 6 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- June 5 (Friday) – Take one day off before King's Birthday (Monday, June 8) for a 4-day weekend from June 5 to 8.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Boxing Day Holiday are holidays).
Note: Boxing Day (December 26) falls on a Saturday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tasmania has 11 public holidays in 2026: 6 nationwide holidays plus 5 regional holidays (Eight Hours Day, Easter Tuesday, King's Birthday, Boxing Day, Boxing Day Holiday).
In addition to the 6 nationwide holidays, Tasmania observes: Eight Hours Day (March 9), Easter Tuesday (April 7), King's Birthday (June 8), Boxing Day (December 26), Boxing Day Holiday (December 28).
The best bridge days in Tasmania in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), January 23 (Friday, before Australia Day), March 6 (Friday, before Eight Hours Day), April 2 (Thursday, before Good Friday). Boxing Day falls on a Saturday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Tasmania public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.