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Is today a public holiday in Cook Islands?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in the Cook Islands. The next public holiday is National Gospel Day on Monday 26 October 2026, in 9 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Pacific/Rarotonga time
Cook Islands, this month public holiday
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Cook Islands?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the Cook Islands.

Next public holiday in Cook Islands

National Gospel Day on Monday 26 October 2026, in 9 days. The last one was Constitution Day on 4 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Cook Islands

HolidayDateWhen
National Gospel DayMonday 26 October 2026in 9 days
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Boxing DaySaturday 26 December 2026in 70 days
Boxing Day (substitute day)substituteMonday 28 December 2026in 72 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Day after New Year's DaySaturday 2 January 2027in 77 days

Public holidays in Cook Islands in 2026

Cook Islands has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 fall on a weekend. 4 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 January 2026FridayDay after New Year's Day
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
25 April 2026SaturdayweekendAnzac Day
1 June 2026MondayQueen's Birthday
3 July 2026FridayRa o te Ui Ariki (House of Ariki)
4 August 2026TuesdayConstitution Day
26 October 2026MondayNational Gospel Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day
28 December 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)substitute

Long weekends in Cook Islands in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

National Gospel Day: Mon 26 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 DecemberBoxing Day (substitute day): Mon 28 December

Public holidays in Cook Islands in 2027

Cook Islands has 14 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Cook Islands

Is today a public holiday in Cook Islands?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in the Cook Islands, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Cook Islands?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the Cook Islands.

What is the next public holiday in Cook Islands?

The next public holiday in the Cook Islands is National Gospel Day on Monday 26 October 2026, in 9 days.

How many public holidays does Cook Islands have in 2026?

Cook Islands has 12 public holidays in 2026. 2 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 4 are still to come this year.

Does Cook Islands move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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