King's Birthday in Tuvalu is a national public holiday, and it honors the official birthday of the reigning British monarch, who serves as Head of State in Tuvalu, a Commonwealth realm and constitutional monarchy.

When is King's Birthday?

King's Birthday is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in June.

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

The History of King's Birthday?

The King's Birthday (or Queen's Birthday, depending on the reigning monarch) is a tradition observed in many Commonwealth realms, including Tuvalu, to honor the official birthday of the British monarch. Although each monarch has a real date of birth, the "official birthday" is typically celebrated on a different, symbolic date for historical and practical reasons.

The tradition dates back to King George II, who reigned from 1727 to 1760. George II was born in November, a month known for poor weather in Britain.

To ensure better weather for public celebrations, military parades, and outdoor ceremonies, his birthday celebration was moved to a more favorable date in summer.

Successive monarchs continued the practice of celebrating their "official birthday" separately from their actual birth date. For example, Queen Elizabeth II (born April 21) celebrated her official birthday on the second Saturday in June. King Charles III (born November 14, 1948) continues the tradition, with many realms, including the UK and Tuvalu, observing the official birthday in June.

Tuvalu has celebrated the monarch's birthday since gaining independence from the UK in 1978, while retaining the monarch as Head of State. The second Saturday in June is designated for the celebration.