Recreation Day
WorkSafe Tasmania
Date and recurrence
First Monday in November; 2 November 2026
This observance follows a reusable calendar rule rather than one fixed Gregorian date. The actual date can move from year to year. Rule: First Monday in November
Scope and status
The verified scope stored for this record is Tasmanian regional public holiday for areas that do not observe Royal Hobart Regatta. The site preserves that boundary and does not infer broader government, global or public-holiday status from the observance name alone.
Also known as
Recreation Day Tasmania
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.
Sources
- WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidaysState Government Calendar
Frequently asked questions
When is Recreation Day?
First Monday in November; 2 November 2026 The stored recurrence guidance 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 verified scope, the authority record identifies it 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 stored designation basis is: WorkSafe Tasmania. Supporting provenance includes WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Recreation Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this record in the authority dataset. The source-defined 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 layer is source-backed and keeps its date rule, scope, provenance and editorial guardrails attached to the authority record. This record was checked on 2026-09-06.
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