New Year's Day in Cook Islands
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026.
Photo by Christoph Burgdorfer on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in the Cook Islands. It is a public holiday observed nationwide with community gatherings, church services, and celebrations to welcome the year ahead.
New Year's Day dates in Cook Islands
Observance dates for New Year's Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Jan 2023 | Sunday | New Year's Day |
| 2024 | 1 Jan 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2025 | 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| 2026This year | 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2027 | 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 2028 | 1 Jan 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| 2029 | 1 Jan 2029 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| 2030 | 1 Jan 2030 | Tuesday | New Year's Day |
| 2031 | 1 Jan 2031 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
1 Jan 2023
Sunday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2024
Monday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2025
Wednesday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
Thursday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2027
Friday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2028
Saturday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2029
Monday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2030
Tuesday · New Year's Day
1 Jan 2031
Wednesday · New Year's Day
