The tables below show which public timetables operate on state-wide and regional public holidays in 2025 and 2026.
This information does not apply to school bus services.
1. State-wide public holidays (all of Tasmania)
| Holiday | Date | Timetable |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| New Year’s Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Australia Day | Monday 26 January 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Eight Hours Day | Monday 9 March 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Easter Saturday* | Saturday 4 April 2026 | Saturday |
| Easter Sunday* | Sunday 5 April 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Monday 6 April 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Easter Tuesday** | Tuesday 7 April 2026 | Weekday |
| ANZAC Day | Saturday 25 April 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| King’s Birthday | Monday 8 June 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | Sunday/Public Holiday |
*Not an official Public Holiday but included for convenience.
**Public Holiday applies for Tasmanian Public Service only.
2. Regional public holidays (part/s of Tasmania)
| Holiday | Date | Region | Timetable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Cup* | Wednesday 7 January 2026 | Municipal area of Devonport. | Weekday |
| Hobart Regatta | Monday 9 February 2026 | South of and including Oatlands and Swansea, excluding Bronte Park, Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and West Coast. | Sunday/Public Holiday: Hobart urban services; services travelling between Hobart and the Channel, Huon Valley, New Norfolk, Richmond/Campania, Sorell, Dodges Ferry, Tasman Peninsula, Swansea, and Bicheno. |
Weekday: Intercity services between Devonport, Launceston and Hobart; Coles Bay/Bicheno to St Marys; and St Helens services. | |||
| Launceston Cup* | Wednesday 25 February 2026 | Municipal areas of Launceston, Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands, West Tamar. | Weekday |
| AGFEST | Friday 8 May 2026 | Municipal area of Circular Head | Weekday |
| Burnie Show | Friday 2 October 2026 | Municipal areas of Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast | Sunday/Public Holiday: Burnie urban services; services travelling between Burnie and Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast, Ulverstone, and Penguin. |
Weekday: North West Express services between Devonport and Burnie | |||
| Launceston Show | Thursday 8 October 2026 | Municipal areas of Launceston, Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands, West Tamar. | Sunday/Public Holiday: Launceston urban services; services travelling between Launceston and George Town, Meander Valley, West Tamar, Derby, Scottsdale, Bridport, St Helens, Mole Creek, Longford, Cressy, and Perth; Coles Bay/Bicheno to St Marys; St Helens services. |
Weekday: St Helens to Launceston services; Bicheno to Hobart services; Intercity services between Devonport, Launceston and Hobart. | |||
| Hobart Show | Thursday 22 October 2026 | All of Tasmania south of and including Oatlands and Swansea also Bronte Park, Strathgordon, Tarraleah and Wayatinah, excluding West Coast. | Sunday/Public Holiday: Hobart urban services; services travelling between Hobart and the Channel, Huon Valley, New Norfolk, Richmond/Campania, Sorell/Dodges Ferry, Tasman Peninsula, Swansea, and Bicheno. |
Weekday: Intercity services between Devonport, Launceston and Hobart; Coles Bay/Bicheno to St Marys and St Helens services. | |||
| Recreation Day | Monday 2 November 2026 | All parts of the state which do not observe the Hobart Regatta public holiday. | Sunday/Public Holiday: Burnie urban services; Devonport urban services; Launceston urban services; services travelling from West Coast, Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard, Central Coast, Latrobe, Kentish, Break O’Day, Dorset, George Town, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar municipal areas; Coles Bay/Bicheno to St Marys and St Helens services |
Weekday: North West Express services between Devonport and Burnie; St Helens to Launceston services; Bicheno to Hobart services; Intercity services between Devonport, Launceston and Hobart. | |||
| Devonport Show | Friday 27 November 2026 | Municipal areas of Devonport, Kentish and Latrobe. | Sunday/Public Holiday: Devonport urban services; services travelling between Devonport and Latrobe, Sheffield, Port Sorell, and Ulverstone. |
Weekday: North West Express services between Devonport and Burnie; Intercity services between Devonport, Launceston and Hobart. |
*Public Holiday applies for Tasmanian Public Service only.