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Queen's Birthday

Public Holiday in Australia and New Zealand

The Queen's Birthday holiday is a moveable feast celebrating the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II who is not only Queen of Great Britain but also Queen of Australia and New Zealand.

In New Zealand, the Queen's Birthday holiday occurs on the first Monday in June.

In Australia, except in the state of Western Australia, it is celebrated on the second Monday of June. The holiday also marks the start of the Australian ski season.

In Western Australia, the Queen's Birthday holiday is celebrated in late September or early October.

The Queen's birthday is neither in June nor October but in April.

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of the House of Windsor was born on April 21st, 1926. In 1952, after the death of her father, King George VI, Elizabeth succeeded to the throne and was known thereafter as Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II continues to reign as Queen of Australia after a referendum in 1999 which resulted in the retention of Australia's constitutional monarchy.

Upcoming National Holidays in Australia

March 5, 2012: Labour Day

March 12, 2012: Labour Day

March 12, 2012: Adelaide Cup

March 12, 2012: Canberra Day

April 6, 2012: Good Friday

April 9, 2012: Easter Monday

April 25, 2012: ANZAC Day

May 7, 2012: Labour Day

May 13, 2012: Mothers Day

June 4, 2012: Foundation Day

June 11, 2012: Queens Diamond Jubilee