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Christmas Day

Next on Friday, 25 December 2026

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About Christmas Day

Christmas Day is a major public holiday in the Cook Islands, observed by the predominantly Christian population to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Families gather for traditional island-style feasts and church services that blend religious devotion with local customs. It is a time for rest, gift-giving, and strengthening community and family bonds.

Rustic driftwood christmas tree on a sandy beach.
Photo by SERGEI BEZZUBOV on UnsplashUpdated 15 Jul 2026

How it's celebrated

  • Decorating the Christmas tree
  • Exchanging gifts with loved ones
  • Christmas carols and midnight mass
  • A festive family dinner

When is Christmas Day in Cook Islands?

Christmas Day dates from 2023 to 2031

  • 2023Monday, 25 DecemberPast
  • 2024Wednesday, 25 DecemberPast
  • 2025Thursday, 25 DecemberPast
  • 2026Friday, 25 December in 42 days
  • 2027Saturday, 25 Decemberin 407 days
  • 2028Monday, 25 Decemberin 773 days
  • 2029Tuesday, 25 Decemberin 1138 days
  • 2030Wednesday, 25 Decemberin 1503 days
  • 2031Thursday, 25 Decemberin 1868 days

December 2026

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