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Background

Over the next three years, Western Australia will celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday on

  • 29 September 2025,
  • 28 September 2026 and
  • 27 September 2027.

Under the Public and Bank Holidays Act 1997, WA local governments may request the King's Birthday public holiday be celebrated on an alternative date of significance within its district, instead of the date proclaimed for the rest of the State.

Since as early as 1996, the City of Karratha has been celebrating the Royal Sovereign's birthday public holiday on the first Monday in August to coincide with the community-run FeNaCING Festival. Community groups also schedule major sporting events over this long weekend.

Council endorsed the alternative date, following positive support from community and stakeholders.