Here's a breakdown of the potential scenarios:
Australia:
* Federal Level: There's no federal public holiday for the Queen's birthday. Each state and territory has its own public holiday.
* State and Territory Level: Each state and territory observes a public holiday to celebrate the Queen's birthday, although the specific date varies. This holiday is likely to change following the Queen's death. It's possible that some states and territories will choose to:
* Abolish the holiday altogether: Replacing it with another day of significance, such as a national day of mourning or a new public holiday.
* Keep the holiday but rename it: Potentially changing the name to "King's Birthday" or a more generic name like "June Public Holiday".
* Retain the holiday and its name but move the date: This is less likely, as it would disrupt existing schedules and could cause confusion.
Canada:
* Federal Level: Canada celebrates the Queen's birthday on a Monday in February. This holiday will likely change to a King's Birthday holiday.
* Provincial Level: Some provinces also have their own public holidays to celebrate the Queen's birthday, usually in May or June. These provincial holidays are also likely to be renamed or changed.
Other Commonwealth Countries:
* Similar to Australia and Canada, the Queen's Birthday is observed as a public holiday in many other Commonwealth countries. These holidays will likely be renamed or changed after the Queen's death.
The specifics of what will happen in each country will depend on the government's decision. It is likely that public consultations will take place before any changes are implemented.
It's important to note that the change will likely be gradual. While the Queen's death will be an immediate event, the process of renaming or changing the holiday will likely take some time.