Not every state is getting a public holiday on Monday.
Not all Australian states and territories observe the public holiday.King Charles' accession to the British throne has meant a name change for the holiday celebrating the monarch's birthday and most Australians are about to enjoy the King's Birthday long weekend.In the Australian Capital Territory, NSW, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, the public holiday is on every second Monday in June.Western Australia usually celebrates at the end of September.
King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated his last official birthday in June 1951, before his death in February 1952. Australia awards honours for meritorious, distinguished and conspicuous service on the public holiday Monday. Last year, 992 Australians were recognised on the Queen's Birthday Honours List.Unlike Christmas Day and Good Friday, most shops are open on the King's Birthday public holiday but may operate on different hours.
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