Recreation Day2026 · Date · History
Tasmania’s Statutory Holidays Act 2000 directly specifies Recreation Day on the first Monday in November for areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta; WorkSafe Tasmania publishes current dates.
About Recreation Day
Recreation Day is a regional Tasmanian statutory holiday observed on the first Monday in November in the parts of Tasmania that do not observe the Royal Hobart Regatta holiday.
WorkSafe Tasmania lists Recreation Day on November 2 in 2026, November 1 in 2027 and November 6 in 2028.
Why Recreation Day matters
The holiday is geographically limited: it is not a single statewide Recreation Day entitlement for every Tasmanian location.
A public-holiday listing does not by itself answer every worker’s pay, leave or attendance entitlement; those questions can depend on awards, agreements and employment law.
History of Recreation Day
Tasmania’s Statutory Holidays Act 2000 provides the current legal framework for regional statutory holidays.
Schedule 1 lists the first Monday in November as Recreation Day for all parts of Tasmania in which a statutory holiday is not observed for the Royal Hobart Regatta.
WorkSafe Tasmania’s current holiday calendar applies that rule to November 2, 2026, November 1, 2027 and November 6, 2028.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Parliament of Tasmania — current statutory framework
Statutory Holidays Act 2000, Schedule 1, item 8
Tasmanian Government / WorkSafe Tasmania under the statutory holiday framework
WorkSafe Tasmania publishes current dates and scope under the statutory framework.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
4 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Recreation Day Tasmania
How to Observe Recreation Day
Check WorkSafe Tasmania’s current holiday table for the target year and the geographic area that applies to you.
If you are unsure whether your workplace closes or whether special pay rules apply, check your award, enterprise agreement, employment contract or Fair Work guidance.
Do not assume that a Recreation Day listing applies in areas that instead observe the Royal Hobart Regatta holiday.
Use the day for rest or recreation in whatever lawful way suits your circumstances.
Recreation Day Facts
Recreation Day falls on the first Monday in November.
It applies to parts of Tasmania that do not observe the Royal Hobart Regatta statutory holiday.
In 2026, Recreation Day is November 2.
The current legal basis is Tasmania’s Statutory Holidays Act 2000, Schedule 1.
WorkSafe Tasmania cautions that a public-holiday listing does not automatically determine every employee’s entitlement to time off or additional pay.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Fair Work Ombudsman — public holiday calendar
Tasmanian Legislation Online — Statutory Holidays Act 2000
WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays
Fair Work Ombudsman — 2026 public holidays (opens in a new tab)
Federal Workplace Authority
Tasmanian Legislation Online — Statutory Holidays Act 2000 (opens in a new tab)
State Statute
WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays (opens in a new tab)
State Government Calendar
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Recreation Day?
First Monday in November; 2 November 2026 The documented recurrence rule is: First Monday in November.
Does Recreation Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is Recreation Day an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Tasmanian regional public holiday for areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Recreation Day?
The reviewed sources identify Parliament of Tasmania — current statutory framework as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as Tasmanian Government / WorkSafe Tasmania under the statutory holiday framework.
Is Recreation Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Tasmanian regional public holiday for areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-26.
When is Recreation Day in Tasmania?
It is the first Monday in November; in 2026 that is November 2.
Is Recreation Day observed everywhere in Tasmania?
No. The statute applies it to parts of Tasmania where a statutory holiday is not observed for the Royal Hobart Regatta.
What is the legal basis?
The current framework is the Statutory Holidays Act 2000, with Recreation Day listed in Schedule 1.
Does the holiday automatically mean every employee gets the day off or extra pay?
Not necessarily. WorkSafe Tasmania advises workers to check the award, agreement or other employment rules that apply to them.
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