Eight Hours Day

2nd Monday in March — Tasmania only

Eight Hours Day is observed in Tasmania on the second Monday in March, celebrating the achievement of the eight-hour workday — a landmark reform of the 19th century labour movement. The 8-hour day (8 hours work, 8 hours rest, 8 hours recreation) was a key demand of early trade unions, and Tasmania was among the early adopters of this principle in Australia.

Upcoming Dates

Year Actual Date Observed
2026 Monday, 9 March 2026 Monday, 9 March 2026
ℹ2nd Monday in March — Tasmania only
2027 Monday, 8 March 2027 Monday, 8 March 2027
ℹ2nd Monday in March — Tasmania only

Legal Basis

State public holiday legislation ↗

When is it observed?

2nd Monday in March — Tasmania only

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