The June long weekend is almost here, but not for everyone.
Better known as the King's Birthday, the public holiday marking King Charles' official birthday is still celebrated on different days from state-to-state, which can cause some confusion.
Here's a quick state-by-state guide for who gets to sleep in on Monday, June 10.
Do I get a public holiday on June 10?
New South Wales
Yes.
All residents of NSW who are eligible for public holidays will be given Monday, June 10 as a public holiday.
Queensland
No.
In Queensland, the King's Birthday public holiday has been held on the first Monday of October since 2016.
This year that day will be Monday, October 7.
Victoria
Yes.
In Victoria, the King's Birthday falls on Monday, June 10 so it will be celebrated as a public holiday.
South Australia
Yes.
Most people in South Australia will enjoy a public holiday on June 10 and therefore a long weekend, however, it depends on your terms of employment.
Western Australia
No - Western Australia does not celebrate the King's Birthday on June 10.
That's because the state holds Western Australia Day on the first Monday of June.
The state spreads out its public holidays and this year the King's Birthday public holiday will fall on Monday, September 23.
Australian Capital Territory
Yes.
All residents of the ACT who are eligible for public holidays will be given Monday, June 10 as a public holiday.
Northern Territory
Yes, like all the states and territories except WA and Queensland, the Northern Territory celebrates the King's Birthday long weekend on Monday, June 10.
Tasmania
Yes.
All residents of Tasmania who are eligible for public holidays will be given Monday, June 10 as a public holiday.
Why is the King's birthday in June?
King George II was the first English king to celebrate the King's Birthday holiday in 1748.
Edward VII, who later reigned from 1901-1910, moved the date to June in the hopes of enjoying the celebrations in better weather in the UK.
Since his actual birthday in October, was likely to see damp, cold conditions that could hamper outdoor events, he introduced a summer celebration instead.
Australia celebrated the official birthday on the same day as the monarch's actual birthday from 1788 until 1936.
After that, the government decided to follow the UK to a mid-year date to space out public holidays more evenly.
What will be open?
Unlike Christmas and Good Friday, most shops are open on the King's Birthday public holiday but may operate under altered hours.
Pubs, cafes and restaurants are allowed to stay open on the public holiday however some smaller venues may choose to close.
Public transport is also expected to be running as usual however may operate on a different timetable.
It's recommended to check your state or territory's public transport website to check for any changes.
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When is King Charles' real birthday?
King Charles was born on November 14, 1948.
However, throughout the UK and Commonwealth - which includes Australia, New Zealand and Canada - a different date was chosen to be the King's official birthday.
This official birthday was first celebrated during the reign of King George II in 1748.
Since then, the birthday has been celebrated on different days in different countries who acknowledge it.
Why do Australian states celebrate King's birthday on different days?
New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory all mark the King's Birthday on the same day.
WA and Queensland are the only states which celebrate the King's Birthday on a different day.
Those states spread out their public holidays so the decision was made to celebrate the monarch's birthday later in the year.
WA celebrates holds Western Australia Day on the first Monday of June.
In Queensland, the King's Birthday public holiday has been held on the first Monday of October since 2016.
