Royal Hobart Regatta in Australia
Quick Facts
The Royal Hobart Regatta is an annual public holiday in southern Tasmania, Australia, on the second Monday in February.Name
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Sideshows, rides, and rowing competitions are what can be expected for the crowds who flock to the Royal Hobart Regatta in Australia. Held on the second Monday of February, the regatta is consists of aquatic competitions and is one of Tasmania’s oldest sporting events.
The rowing races are featured in the Royal Hobart Regatta. ©iStockphoto.com/ogergo
What do people do?
The Royal Hobart Regatta is a yearly event that features water sports such as rowing, swimming, yachting and jet skiing. Thousands of people come to the regatta to enjoy the sports, sideshow entertainment, and amusement park rides. People attending the regatta get the chance to watch fireworks, take part in competitions, listen to music and eat from a variety of food stalls.
Public life
The Royal Hobart Regatta is a day off for all parts of southern Tasmania, including Oatlands and Swansea, but not Bronte Park Catagunya, Strathgordon, Tarraleah, Wayatinah and the west coast.
Background
In 1828 Sir John Franklin, who was Tasmania’s governor at the time, started the Royal Hobart Regatta. It was declared a public holiday and included competitions between local sailors and merchant navy members. Free entry, food and beer were given to the settlers who watched the competitions. It is now one of the oldest public holidays in Australia.
Royal Hobart Regatta Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Feb 11 | 1980 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 9 | 1981 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 8 | 1982 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 14 | 1983 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 13 | 1984 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 11 | 1985 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 10 | 1986 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 9 | 1987 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 8 | 1988 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 13 | 1989 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 12 | 1990 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 11 | 1991 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 10 | 1992 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 8 | 1993 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 14 | 1994 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 13 | 1995 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 12 | 1996 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 10 | 1997 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 9 | 1998 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 8 | 1999 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 14 | 2000 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 12 | 2001 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 11 | 2002 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 10 | 2003 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 9 | 2004 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 14 | 2005 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 13 | 2006 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 12 | 2007 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 11 | 2008 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 9 | 2009 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 8 | 2010 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 14 | 2011 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 13 | 2012 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 11 | 2013 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 10 | 2014 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
| Mon | Feb 9 | 2015 | Royal Hobart Regatta | Local holiday | Tas* |
Other holidays in February 2012 in Australia
- Prophet's Birthday ―Sunday, February 5, 2012
- Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) ―Wednesday, February 8, 2012
- Valentine's Day ―Tuesday, February 14, 2012
- Carnival/Shrove Tuesday ―Tuesday, February 21, 2012
- Ash Wednesday ―Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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