Eight Hours Day 2026 — Tasmania, Australia
9 March 2026 · Monday
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What is Eight Hours Day?
Eight Hours Day is a Tasmanian public holiday. Tasmania uses this official name and date instead of being folded into another jurisdiction's Labour Day entry.
The annual date is taken from WorkSafe Tasmania and the scope remains Tasmania only. The current years place it on a Monday in March.
Keeping the Tasmanian terminology creates a direct match between the detail page and the official source.
- Applies in:
- state/territory (Tasmania)
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | 10 March 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | 9 March 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | 8 March 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Eight Hours Day 2026?
- In 2026, Eight Hours Day falls on 9 March 2026 (Monday).
- Where is Eight Hours Day observed?
- Tasmania.
- Is it the same date as Labour Day everywhere?
- No. Australian jurisdictions use different names and dates for related public holidays.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 17 June 2026