King's Birthday 2026 in Australia
King's Birthday 2026 in Australia is on
Monday, June 8, 2026
147 days ago
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| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
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| Where | Date | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Mon, Jun 8 | — |
| QLD | Mon, Oct 5 | — |
| WA | Mon, Sep 28 | — |
About King's Birthday 2026
King's Birthday 2026 falls on Monday, June 8. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, June 6.
The King's Birthday is a public holiday in every Australian state and territory — but not on the same day. Most of the country takes the second Monday in June, while Queensland waits until the first Monday in October and Western Australia until late September.
King's Birthday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 8, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | June 14, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after King's Birthday 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Reconciliation Day | State/territory holiday |
| Jun 1 | Mon | Western Australia Day | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, June 8, 2026
- Date rule
- 2nd Monday in June (NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, ACT, NT); 1st Monday in October (QLD); late September by proclamation (WA)
- Legal status
- Public holiday in every state and territory, on its local date
- First celebrated
- 1788, when Governor Arthur Phillip marked King George III's birthday at Sydney Cove
- June date fixed
- 1936, after the death of King George V (born June 3)
- Renamed
- Queen's Birthday became King's Birthday in 2022 on the accession of Charles III
Frequently asked questions
What day is King's Birthday in 2026?
King's Birthday 2026 is on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Is King's Birthday a day off in 2026?
King's Birthday is a national public holiday in the states and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until King's Birthday 2026?
King's Birthday 2026 was 147 days ago, on June 8, 2026.