King's Birthday Weekend

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Australia and New Zealand celebrate the Kings Birthday with a public holiday held on the Monday but on different dates.

2026 King's Birthday Weekend
Saturday, Sunday and Monday (public holiday)

6-8 June - Australia (except Qld & WA)
2-5 October - Queensland
26-28 September - Western Australia
30 May-1 June - New Zealand

◉ King's Birthday | Long Weekend Guide 2027 - Canberra

➲ When: Saturday 12th June 2027

The 2027 King's Birthday Long Weekend takes place from Saturday 12th June to Monday 14th June 2027. A public holiday on Monday means we have three whole days to play, explore, socialise, relax and generally ..