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 |
| October 4, 2010: Queens Birthday (WA Only) |
| October 4, 2010: Labour Day |
| November 2, 2010: Melbourne Cup Day |
| December 25, 2010: Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2010: Boxing Day |
| December 27, 2010: Christmas Holiday |
| January 3, 2011: New Years Day |
| January 26, 2011: Australia Day |
| March 7, 2011: Labour Day (WA Only) |
| March 14, 2011: Labour Day (VIC, TAS Only) |
| April 22, 2011: Good Friday |
| April 25, 2011: Easter Monday |
| April 26, 2011: ANZAC Day |
| May 8, 2011: Mothers Day |
| June 13, 2011: Queens Birthday |
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