Royal Hobart Regatta
WorkSafe Tasmania / Tasmanian legislation
Date and recurrence
Second Monday in February; 9 February 2026
This observance follows a reusable calendar rule rather than one fixed Gregorian date. The actual date can move from year to year. Rule: Second Monday in February
Scope and status
The verified scope stored for this record is Regional Tasmanian public holiday in prescribed areas. The site preserves that boundary and does not infer broader government, global or public-holiday status from the observance name alone.
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
- Tasmanian Legislation — Statutory Holidays Act 2000State Legislation
Frequently asked questions
When is Royal Hobart Regatta?
Second Monday in February; 9 February 2026 The stored recurrence guidance is: Second Monday in February.
Does Royal Hobart Regatta fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is Royal Hobart Regatta an official public holiday?
Within the verified scope, the authority record identifies it as Regional Tasmanian public holiday in prescribed areas. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Royal Hobart Regatta?
The stored designation basis is: WorkSafe Tasmania / Tasmanian legislation. Supporting provenance includes WorkSafe Tasmania — Public holidays. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Royal Hobart Regatta international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this record in the authority dataset. The source-defined scope is: Regional Tasmanian public holiday in prescribed areas. 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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