Cook Islands Public Holidays in 2026
Cook Islands has a total of 17 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Day After New Year's Day |
Friday, January 2, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Cook Islands (Rarotonga) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| ANZAC Day |
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | ANZAC Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| Sovereign's Birthday |
Monday, June 1, 2026 | Sovereign's Birthday is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Cook Islands (Rarotonga) |
| Ui Ariki Day |
Friday, July 3, 2026 | Ui Ariki Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| Constitution Day |
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Cook Islands (Rarotonga) |
| Gospel Day |
Monday, October 26, 2026 | Gospel Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Cook Islands (Rarotonga) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
| Boxing Day observed |
Monday, December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands |
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