Cook Islands public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Cook Islands): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 12
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 6
Cook Islands public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | Day after New Year's Day |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 25 | Saturday | Anzac Day |
| June 1 | Monday | Queen's Birthday |
| July 3 | Friday | Ra o te Ui Ariki (House of Ariki) |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Constitution Day |
| October 26 | Monday | National Gospel Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
| December 28 | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- April 3 – April 64 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- July 3 – July 53 days off
- August 1 – August 44 days off · if you take Monday August 3 off
- October 24 – October 263 days off
- December 25 – December 284 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Cook Islands have in 2026?
Cook Islands has 12 public holidays in 2026; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Cook Islands?
Next public holiday (Cook Islands): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Cook Islands has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.