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Fri 27 Nov 2026, 12:00am

Devonport Show (Devonport, Kentish, Latrobe)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Thu 24 Dec 2026, 6:00pm

Christmas Eve (part-day 6pm–midnight)

πŸ“ QLD

Public holiday in QLD.

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Thu 24 Dec 2026, 7:00pm

Christmas Eve (part-day 7pm–midnight)

πŸ“ SA, NT

Public holiday in SA, NT.

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Fri 25 Dec 2026, 12:00am

Christmas Day

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Christmas–New Year shutdown: many customers, depots, workshops and parts suppliers close until early January β€” plan loads, fuel and servicing ahead.

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Sat 26 Dec 2026, 12:00am

Boxing Day

πŸ“ NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT, NT

Public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT, NT.

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Sat 26 Dec 2026, 12:00am

Proclamation Day holiday / Boxing Day

πŸ“ SA

Public holiday in SA.

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Mon 28 Dec 2026, 12:00am

Boxing Day (additional/substitute day)

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Thu 31 Dec 2026, 7:00pm

New Year's Eve (part-day 7pm–midnight)

πŸ“ SA, NT

Public holiday in SA, NT.

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Fri 1 Jan 2027, 12:00am

New Year's Day

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories).

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Wed 6 Jan 2027, 12:00am

Devonport Cup (half day, Devonport; generally State Service only)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Tue 26 Jan 2027, 12:00am

Australia Day

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Mon 8 Feb 2027, 12:00am

Royal Hobart Regatta (southern Tas)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Sat 20 Feb 2027, 9:00am – Sat 20 Feb 2027, 5:00pm

Sydney Truck Showdown

πŸ“ Sydney Dragway, Ferrers Rd, Eastern Creek NSW

Truck show with custom builds, working trucks, fleets, drag trucks, trade stands.

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Wed 24 Feb 2027, 12:00am

Launceston Cup (generally Tas Public Service only)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Mon 1 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Labour Day

πŸ“ WA

Public holiday in WA.

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Tue 2 Mar 2027, 12:00am

King Island Show (King Island only)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Mon 8 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Adelaide Cup Day

πŸ“ SA

Public holiday in SA.

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Mon 8 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Canberra Day

πŸ“ ACT

Public holiday in ACT.

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Mon 8 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Eight Hours Day

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Mon 8 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Labour Day

πŸ“ VIC

Public holiday in VIC.

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Tue 9 Mar 2027, 12:00am – Fri 12 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Work Truck Week 2027 (USA)

πŸ“ Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

North America's largest work truck event. Dates are US local time.

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Thu 18 Mar 2027, 12:00am – Sat 20 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2027

πŸ“ Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville KY, USA

Show hours (Louisville local): Thu VIP 10am–1pm, Thu 1–6pm, Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm.

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Fri 26 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Good Friday

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Heavy holiday traffic on major highways; many workshops and parts suppliers closed over Easter. Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Sat 27 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Easter Saturday

πŸ“ NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, NT

Public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, ACT, NT.

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Sun 28 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Easter Sunday

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories).

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Mon 29 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Easter Monday

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Heavy holiday traffic on major highways; many workshops and parts suppliers closed over Easter.

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Tue 30 Mar 2027, 12:00am

Easter Tuesday (generally Tas Public Service only)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Sun 25 Apr 2027, 12:00am

Anzac Day

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories).

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Mon 26 Apr 2027, 12:00am

Anzac Day (additional/substitute day)

πŸ“ NSW, QLD, WA, ACT, NT

Public holiday in NSW, QLD, WA, ACT, NT. Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Sat 1 May 2027, 12:00am – Sun 2 May 2027, 12:00am

Truckfest Lincoln 2027 (UK)

πŸ“ Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, UK

Europe's biggest truck show series; further Truckfest dates May–Sept 2027 on the official site. UK local dates.

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Mon 3 May 2027, 12:00am

Labour Day

πŸ“ QLD

Public holiday in QLD.

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Mon 3 May 2027, 12:00am

May Day

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Fri 7 May 2027, 12:00am

Agfest (Circular Head only)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Thu 20 May 2027, 9:00am – Sun 23 May 2027, 2:00pm

Brisbane Truck Show 2027 (60th anniversary)

πŸ“ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane QLD

Southern Hemisphere's largest truck show. Thu–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 9am–2pm (Brisbane time, same as Sydney in May). Ticket sales close 12pm Sunday.

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Mon 31 May 2027, 12:00am

Reconciliation Day

πŸ“ ACT

Public holiday in ACT.

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Mon 7 Jun 2027, 12:00am

Western Australia Day

πŸ“ WA

Public holiday in WA.

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Mon 14 Jun 2027, 12:00am

King's Birthday

πŸ“ NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT, NT

Public holiday in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT, NT. Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Fri 2 Jul 2027, 12:00am

Alice Springs Show Day (regional)

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Fri 9 Jul 2027, 12:00am

Tennant Creek Show Day (regional)

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Fri 16 Jul 2027, 12:00am

Katherine Show Day (regional)

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Fri 23 Jul 2027, 12:00am

Darwin Show Day (regional)

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Mon 2 Aug 2027, 12:00am

Bank Holiday (not a general public holiday; banks closed)

πŸ“ NSW, ACT

Public holiday in NSW, ACT.

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Mon 2 Aug 2027, 12:00am

Picnic Day

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Wed 11 Aug 2027, 12:00am

Royal Queensland Show / Ekka (Brisbane area only)

πŸ“ QLD

Public holiday in QLD.

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Fri 13 Aug 2027, 12:00am

Borroloola Show Day (regional)

πŸ“ NT

Public holiday in NT.

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Sat 14 Aug 2027, 12:00am – Sun 15 Aug 2027, 12:00am

National Trucking Show (Dallas, 1st edition)

πŸ“ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas TX, USA

New show in the former GATS venue. US local dates.

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Mon 27 Sep 2027, 12:00am

King's Birthday

πŸ“ WA

Public holiday in WA. Some regional WA areas may hold this on another date; 2027 regional dates not yet published.

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Fri 1 Oct 2027, 12:00am

Burnie Show (Burnie, Waratah-Wynyard, West Coast)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Mon 4 Oct 2027, 12:00am

King's Birthday

πŸ“ QLD

Public holiday in QLD.

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Mon 4 Oct 2027, 12:00am

Labour Day

πŸ“ NSW, SA, ACT

Public holiday in NSW, SA, ACT. Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Thu 7 Oct 2027, 12:00am

Royal Launceston Show (northern Tas)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Fri 15 Oct 2027, 12:00am

Flinders Island Show

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Sat 16 Oct 2027, 12:00am – Tue 19 Oct 2027, 12:00am

ATA Management Conference & Exhibition (MCE27)

πŸ“ Tampa, Florida, USA

American Trucking Associations' annual executive conference & exhibition. US local dates.

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Thu 21 Oct 2027, 12:00am

Royal Hobart Show (southern Tas)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Mon 1 Nov 2027, 12:00am

Recreation Day (Tas, areas not observing Royal Hobart Regatta)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Tue 2 Nov 2027, 12:00am

Melbourne Cup Day

πŸ“ VIC

Public holiday in VIC. Public holiday across Victoria unless a non-metro council has an alternative local holiday. Many businesses also take the Monday off, so expect closures and quiet depots from Monday until Wednesday.

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Fri 26 Nov 2027, 12:00am

Devonport Show (Devonport, Kentish, Latrobe)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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Fri 24 Dec 2027, 6:00pm

Christmas Eve (part-day 6pm–midnight)

πŸ“ QLD

Public holiday in QLD.

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Fri 24 Dec 2027, 7:00pm

Christmas Eve (part-day 7pm–midnight)

πŸ“ SA, NT

Public holiday in SA, NT.

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Sat 25 Dec 2027, 12:00am

Christmas Day

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Christmas–New Year shutdown: many customers, depots, workshops and parts suppliers close until early January β€” plan loads, fuel and servicing ahead.

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Sun 26 Dec 2027, 12:00am

Boxing Day

πŸ“ NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT, NT

Public holiday in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, ACT, NT.

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Sun 26 Dec 2027, 12:00am

Proclamation Day holiday / Boxing Day

πŸ“ SA

Public holiday in SA.

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Mon 27 Dec 2027, 12:00am

Christmas Day (additional/substitute day)

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories). Christmas–New Year shutdown: many customers, depots, workshops and parts suppliers close until early January β€” plan loads, fuel and servicing ahead. Long-weekend double demerits usually apply in NSW and the ACT β€” check Transport for NSW / Access Canberra for the exact period.

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Tue 28 Dec 2027, 12:00am

Boxing Day (additional/substitute day)

πŸ“ Australia-wide (all states & territories)

Public holiday in Australia-wide (all states & territories).

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Past events

Tue 3 Nov 2026, 12:00am

Melbourne Cup Day

πŸ“ VIC

Public holiday in VIC. Public holiday across Victoria unless a non-metro council has an alternative local holiday. Many businesses also take the Monday off, so expect closures and quiet depots from Monday until Wednesday.

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Mon 2 Nov 2026, 12:00am

Recreation Day (Tas, areas not observing Royal Hobart Regatta)

πŸ“ TAS

Public holiday in TAS.

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