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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 Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign a Public Holiday?
Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.
The Queen's is celebrated in many Commonwealth countries.
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About Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign
Read more about Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign.Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Jun 8 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Jun 13 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | Jun 12 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jun 11 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Jun 10 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Jun 8 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | Jun 14 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Jun 13 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | Jun 12 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Sat | Jun 10 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Jun 9 | Anniversary of the Birthday of the Sovereign | 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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