Long weekends in Cook Islands, 2026.
Cook Islands, 2026: 7 long weekends. 6 cost no leave at all, and 1 day of leave adds one more, for 24 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 3 April to 6 April: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 30 May to 1 June: 3 days off, no leave needed (King's Birthday)
- 3 July to 5 July: 3 days off, no leave needed (Ra o te Ui Ariki)
- 24 October to 26 October: 3 days off, no leave needed (Gospel Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 August to 4 August: 4 days off, take Mon 3 Aug as leave (Constitution Day)
Public holidays in Cook Islands, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 2 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 25 April | Anzac Day |
| Monday 1 June | King's Birthday |
| Friday 3 July | Ra o te Ui Ariki |
| Tuesday 4 August | Constitution Day |
| Monday 26 October | Gospel Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Cook Islands in 2026?
Cook Islands has 6 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Cook Islands in 2026?
Constitution Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 August to 4 August 2026.
How many public holidays does Cook Islands have in 2026?
Cook Islands has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.