Eight Hours Day Tasmania : Second Monday in March

Eight Hours Day in Tasmania occurs annually on the second Monday in March. Eight Hours Day is a local public holiday. In most other states and territories this day is referred to as Labour Day. On this date people celebrate the improved economic and social conditions of workers in Tasmaniia and especially the achievement of a working day with a maximum of 8 hours.

 

Labour Day is celebrated in all states and territories of Australia but on different dates and with different names. See Labour Day Australia for more information.

 

Other holidays that coincide with Eight Hours Day are the March Public Holiday (commonly known as Adelaide Cup Day) that is celebrated in the South Australia, Canberra Day that is observed in the Australian Capital Territory and Labour Day in Victoria.