The following are public holidays observed in Launceston in 2016.
Thursday 6 October : Royal Launceston Show
Monday 7 November : Recreation Day
Friday 11 November Remembrance Day (observance only)
Monday 26 December: Boxing Day
Tuesday 27 December: Christmas Day (because Chrsitmas Day falls on a Sunday this year, Tiesday 27th is observed as the public holiday)