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King’s Birthday (New Zealand)
New Zealand public holiday marking the sovereign's official birthday, held on the first Monday in June.
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OrganiserEmployment New Zealand (MBIE)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The sovereign's birthday has been a holiday in New Zealand since 1873. Since 1937 it has been held on the first Monday in June rather than on the monarch's actual birthday.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 5 June 2028 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 4 June 2029 | New Zealand | Set by a fixed rule |
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