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The Queen's birthday, also known as the Queen's Official Birthday, is celebrated in many Commonwealth countries around the world. It is a public holiday in countries and territories such as Australia, New Zealand, and Gibraltar, although on different dates.
Is Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday a Public Holiday?
Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday is not a public holiday in 2024. Schools and most businesses are open.
The Queen's is celebrated in many Commonwealth countries.
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About Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday
Read more about Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday.Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2009–2022.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tue | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2010 | Wed | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2011 | Thu | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2012 | Sat | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2012 | Mon | Apr 23 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday observed | Public Holiday |
| 2013 | Sun | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2013 | Mon | Apr 22 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday observed | Public Holiday |
| 2014 | Mon | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2015 | Tue | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2016 | Thu | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Sat | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2018 | Mon | Apr 23 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday observed | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2019 | Mon | Apr 22 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday observed | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 21 | Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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