When is Eight Hours Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Eight Hours Day 2026 is on Mon 9 Mar 2026.
- 2027Eight Hours Day 2027 is on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
It is a public holiday in Tasmania only.
Eight Hours Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
March
2027
March
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Eight Hours Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Eight Hours DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 6 Mar – Mon 9 Mar 2026Book offFri 6 Mar 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Eight Hours DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027Book offFri 5 Mar 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Eight Hours Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Eight Hours Day is a public holiday in Tasmania only.
What day is Eight Hours Day 2026?
Eight Hours Day 2026 is on Mon 9 Mar 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Eight Hours Day 2026?
Book off Fri 6 Mar 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 6 Mar – Mon 9 Mar 2026.
What day is Eight Hours Day 2027?
Eight Hours Day 2027 is on Mon 8 Mar 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Eight Hours Day 2027?
Book off Fri 5 Mar 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 5 Mar – Mon 8 Mar 2027.
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