Cook Islands Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Cook Islands year 2026
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Thursday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 2 | 02 Jan, Friday | Day After New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 20 Mar, Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| 4 | 03 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 5 | 05 Apr, Sunday | Easter Sunday | Observance |
| 6 | 06 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 7 | 25 Apr, Saturday | ANZAC Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 01 Jun, Monday | Sovereign's Birthday | National holiday |
| 9 | 21 Jun, Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| 10 | 03 Jul, Friday | Ui Ariki Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 04 Aug, Tuesday | Constitution Day | National holiday |
| 12 | 23 Sep, Wednesday | September Equinox | Season |
| 13 | 26 Oct, Monday | Gospel Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 21 Dec, Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| 15 | 25 Dec, Friday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 26 Dec, Saturday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 17 | 28 Dec, Monday | Boxing Day observed | National holiday |
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day After New Year's Day (02 Jan) : Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
ANZAC Day (25 Apr) : ANZAC Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands
Sovereign's Birthday (01 Jun) : Sovereign's Birthday is a public holiday in Cook Islands
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
Ui Ariki Day (03 Jul) : Ui Ariki Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands
Constitution Day (04 Aug) : Constitution Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
Gospel Day (26 Oct) : Gospel Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands
Boxing Day observed (28 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Cook Islands