Like other regions in Australia, Tasmania observes a set of public holidays that are recognized throughout the state. Additionally, Tasmania aligns its Daylight Saving arrangements with several other Australian states. Here’s what you need to know about the Tasmania’s public holidays and Daylight Saving time for the years 2023 and 2024:
Daylight Saving Time in Tasmania: Tasmania follows Daylight Saving Time practices that are consistent in the ACT, Victoria, NSW’s and South Australia. Specifically:
- The Daylight Saving period in Tasmania begins on the first Sunday in October and concludes on the first Sunday in April.
Keep these dates and arrangements in mind, ensuring you’re always on local time and aware of the region’s public holidays.
State Wide Tasmania Public Holidays
| Holiday | Date in 2023 | Date in 2024 |
| New Year’s Day | Monday 2 January | Monday 1 January |
| Australia Day | Thursday 26 January | Friday 26 January |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 13 March | Monday 11 March |
| Good Friday | Friday 7 April | Friday 29 March |
| Easter Monday | Monday 10 April | Monday 1 April |
| Easter Tuesday (generally Tasmania Public Service only) | Tuesday 11 April | Tuesday 2 April |
| ANZAC Day | Tuesday 25 April | Thursday 25 April |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 12 June | Monday 10 June |
| Christmas Day | Monday 25 December | Wednesday 25 December |
| Boxing Day | Tuesday 26 December | Tuesday 26 December |
Regional Holidays
| Holiday | Date in 2023 | Date in 2024 | Notes |
| Devonport Cup – generally Tasmanian Public Service only | Wednesday 11 January | Wednesday 10 January | Half day holiday from 11am in the municipal areas of Devonport, Latrobe, Kentish, City of Burnie, Waratah/Wynyard, Circular Head, Central Coast and West Coast |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday 13 February | Monday 12 February | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah & West Coast |
| Launceston Cup – generally Tasmanian Public Service only | Wednesday 22 February | Wednesday 28 February | All Day: Municipal areas of Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Glamorgan-Spring Bay (north of and including Cranbrook), Launceston excluding Launceston City centre and suburbs specified below, Meander Valley excluding suburbs and townships specified below, Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands north of but not including Oatlands, West Tamar excluding townships specified below From 11am: Launceston City centre and the following suburbs and townships Alanvale, Blackstone Heights, East Launceston, Elphin, Franklin Village, Glen Dhu, Inveresk, Invermay, Killafaddy, Kings Meadows, Mayfield, Mowbray, Mowbray Heights, Newnham, Newstead, North Riverside, Norwood, Prospect, Prospect Vale, Punchbowl, Ravenswood, Riverside, Rocherlea, St Leonards, Sandhill, South Launceston, Summerhill, Trevallyn, Vermont, Waverley, West Launceston, West Riverside, Youngtown |
| King Island Show | Tuesday 7 March | Tuesday 5 March | King Island only |
| AGFEST | Friday 5 May | Friday 3 May | Municipal area of Circular Head only |
| Burnie Show | Friday 6 October | Friday 4 October | Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday 12 October | Thursday 10 October | Municipal areas of Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, West Tamar |
| Flinders Island Show | Friday 20 October | Friday 18 October | Municipal area of Flinders Island |
| Royal Hobart Show | Thursday 26 October | Thursday 24 October | All of Tasmania south of and including Oatlands and Swansea also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarreleah and Wayatinah. Excludes West Coast |
| Recreation Day | Monday 6 November | Monday 4 November | All parts of the state which do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta |
| Devonport Day | Friday 1 December | Friday 29 November | Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe |
The information provided above regarding Tasmania’s public holidays and Daylight Saving Time is sourced from the WorkSafe Tasmania Government website at:
https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/topics/laws-and-compliance/public-holidays
