The King’s Birthday public holiday is observed across Australia, but not always on the same date. Use the state-based calculator below to see how many days are left until the next King’s Birthday public holiday where you live.
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The King’s Birthday public holiday is celebrated across Australia, but the date varies by state and territory. Most states observe it on the second Monday in June, Queensland celebrates it in October, and Western Australia usually has a separate date.
In most Australian states and territories, the King’s Birthday public holiday falls on the second Monday in June. Queensland observes the holiday in October, while Western Australia uses a different date and may also have regional variations.
NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, ACT and the Northern Territory usually observe the holiday in June.
Queensland observes the King’s Birthday public holiday on the first Monday in October.
Western Australia usually observes the holiday on a separate date, with some regional areas able to differ.
| State / Territory | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June | Monday 12 June | Monday 11 June |
| Victoria | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June | Monday 12 June | Monday 11 June |
| Queensland | Monday 5 October | Monday 4 October | Monday 2 October | Monday 1 October |
| Western Australia | Monday 28 September | Monday 27 September | Check official WA date | Check official WA date |
| South Australia | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June | Monday 12 June | Monday 11 June |
| Tasmania | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June | Monday 12 June | Monday 11 June |
| ACT | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June | Monday 12 June | Monday 11 June |
| Northern Territory | Monday 8 June | Monday 14 June | Monday 12 June | Monday 11 June |
Western Australia dates should be checked against the official WA public holiday calendar before publishing future-year pages.
Australian states and territories set their own public holiday calendars. This is why the King’s Birthday is not observed on one single national date. Most states use the June long weekend, Queensland observes the holiday in October, and Western Australia follows a different public holiday schedule.
For many Australians, the King’s Birthday creates one of the major long weekends of the year. It is commonly used for short holidays, camping trips, family gatherings, local events and community sport.
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The King’s Birthday public holiday recognises the official birthday of Australia’s reigning monarch. Although King Charles III was born on 14 November, the public holiday is not held on his actual birthday. Australia follows the long-standing tradition of marking the monarch’s official birthday on a separate public holiday date.
The holiday was previously known as the Queen’s Birthday public holiday during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Following the accession of King Charles III, the public holiday is now commonly referred to as the King’s Birthday.
Yes. The King’s Birthday is observed as a public holiday across Australia, but the date varies between some states and territories.
Most Australian states and territories observe the King’s Birthday on the second Monday in June.
Queensland observes the King’s Birthday public holiday in October rather than June.
Western Australia sets a separate date for the King’s Birthday public holiday, and some regional areas may observe an alternative date.
Yes. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the holiday was commonly known as the Queen’s Birthday public holiday.