Rarotonga Public Holidays 2026

Cook Islands

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Rarotonga for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

About Public Holidays in Rarotonga

Public holidays in Rarotonga, Cook Islands are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

Working Days and Business Closures

On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

All Public Holidays in Rarotonga, Cook Islands 2026

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 2, 2026FridayDay after New Year's DayPublic Holiday
April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
April 25, 2026SaturdayAnzac DayPublic Holiday
June 1, 2026MondayQueen's BirthdayPublic Holiday
July 3, 2026FridayRa o te Ui Ariki (House of Ariki)Public Holiday
August 4, 2026TuesdayConstitution DayPublic Holiday
October 26, 2026MondayNational Gospel DayPublic Holiday
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing DayPublic Holiday
December 28, 2026MondayBoxing Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
Show 2027 public holidays

All Public Holidays in Rarotonga, Cook Islands 2027

DateDayHolidayType
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 2, 2027SaturdayDay after New Year's DayPublic Holiday
January 4, 2027MondayDay after New Year's Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
March 29, 2027MondayEaster MondayPublic Holiday
April 25, 2027SundayAnzac DayPublic Holiday
June 7, 2027MondayQueen's BirthdayPublic Holiday
July 2, 2027FridayRa o te Ui Ariki (House of Ariki)Public Holiday
August 4, 2027WednesdayConstitution DayPublic Holiday
October 26, 2027TuesdayNational Gospel DayPublic Holiday
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
December 26, 2027SundayBoxing DayPublic Holiday
December 27, 2027MondayChristmas Day (substitute day)Public Holiday
December 28, 2027TuesdayBoxing Day (substitute day)Public Holiday

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays are there in Rarotonga?

The number of public holidays in Rarotonga, Cook Islands can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

Do businesses close on public holidays in Rarotonga?

Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

Are public holidays the same every year?

Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

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