Queen's Birthday in Australia

When is Queen's Birthday in Australia?

Queen's Birthday in Australia is on June 10, 2024. It falls on Monday.

How many days until Queen's Birthday in Australia?

There are 72 Days left until Queen's Birthday in Australia.

Is Queen's Birthday a public holiday in Australia?

Queen’s Birthday is a public holiday in Australia which celebrates the birthday of the current monarch in Australia, Queen Elizabeth II. The actual date of birth of the Queen Elizabeth II is on April 21, 1926. Aside from Australia, different countries that belong to the Commonwealth of Nations also celebrate the Queen’s Birthday like Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, among others, although the date of celebration is not exactly on the same dates. Offices and businesses are close and workers get their day off.

About Queen's Birthday in Australia

Queen’s Birthday is celebrated across the states and territories across Australia every second Monday of June, with an exception of Western Australia and Queensland. Queensland celebrates the holiday of October’s first Monday. In the case of Western Australia, it is the Governor who proclaims the actual date of state’s celebration for the Queen’s Birthday, typically dependent on the Perth Royal Show (an agricultural show held annually in Perth) and school terms of the state. Usually, Western Australia’s celebration for the Queen’s Birthday takes place on September’s last Monday or the first Monday of October.

Who is Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms (which refers to a sovereign state having Elizabeth II as its monarch). Australia is one of the 15 Commonwealth realms and just like other countries that belong to the Commonwealth realms, it celebrates the Queen’s Birthday. If sorted by length of service, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Queen Elizabeth II) is the longest serving female head of state and also the world’s longest living monarch.


Queen's Birthday Traditions in Australia

Since Queen’s Birthday leads to a long weekend across Australia, different events are in place across different parts of the country.

Melbourne's Australian Football League

In Melbourne, sports enthusiasts usually go to the Australian Football League to watch the live game. Otherwise referred to as Aussie Rules, Australian football consists of 18 teams in the league.

Perth Royal Show

Some people in Western Australia take part in the agricultural show held in Perth called Perth Royal Show. Loads of entertainment for all ages is held, rides, carnival foods, exhibitions and many more. The show would usually charm more or less half of a million people. Many kids would get thrilled in riding those rides which includes Mini Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, Runaway Train Rollercoaster and going inside on a haunted house. While adults would enjoy watching competitions in the show and eat from different food stalls. Adults would make sure to bring show bags to choose various things and foods like toys for their kids.

Winter Activities

Queen’s Birthday marks the start of winter season in Australia. Customarily, the ski season open at exactly Queen’s Birthday. Some Australian families would have fun celebrating the holiday through skiing.

Some people head to the beach for a family day out. One of the most prominent destinations for beachgoers is the Bondi Beach. Going to zoo and other parkland areas is another way to observe the holiday. Some people would go on a trip or visit their relatives. Some close friends and relatives would gather together to have a meal and prepare a celebration for Queen Elizabeth’s Day.

Dates of Observance for Queen's Birthday
Year Date Day Holiday
2024 June 10 Monday Queen's Birthday
2025 June 09 Monday Queen's Birthday
2026 June 08 Monday Queen's Birthday
2027 June 14 Monday Queen's Birthday
2028 June 12 Monday Queen's Birthday
2029 June 11 Monday Queen's Birthday
Upcoming Australia Holidays
Holiday Date
Easter Saturday March 30, 2024
Easter Sunday March 31, 2024
Easter Monday April 01, 2024
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