Eight Hours Day is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Tasmania. The day is celebrated on the second Monday in March. This year that is March 11. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.
Facts and figures
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Eight Hours Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Eight Hours Day is that the day is observed on the second Monday of March. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between March 8 and March 14. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
