King's Birthday (formerly Queen's Birthday) in the Solomon Islands is a national holiday honoring the reigning monarch, currently King Charles III, observed in mid-June with official ceremonies, parades and community celebrations that reflect the country's Commonwealth ties.

When is King's Birthday?

King's Birthday in Solomon Islands is celebrated every year on the second Friday in June.

The following is the list of King's Birthday from 2020 to 2049.

The History of King's Birthday?

The Solomon Islands became a British Protectorate in 1893, and like other territories of the British Empire, they observed the reigning monarch's official birthday as a holiday.

The tradition of a monarch's birthday holiday dates back centuries in Britain, with an "official birthday" created to ensure it could be celebrated in better weather (rather than relying on the monarch's actual birth date).

After the Solomon Islands gained independence on July 7, 1978, the country remained a Commonwealth realm, retaining the British monarch as its Head of State.

The holiday continued as Queen's Birthday, celebrated each June, in line with other Commonwealth nations.

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 and the accession of King Charles III, the holiday was renamed King's Birthday.

The King's Birthday today is not just about honoring the monarch, but also about celebrating the Solomon Islands' membership in the Commonwealth.