King's Birthday
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Monday june 5, 2023
Secular holiday : King Charles III was born on 14 November, 1948. It is observed on various dates across the Commonwealth to fit with each country’s public holiday calendar.
Mangaia Gospel Day
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Thursday june 15, 2023
Secular holiday : Mangaia only
Ra o te Ui Ariki
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Friday july 7, 2023
Secular holiday :
Parliament's Day
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Friday july 7, 2023
Culture : In tribute to the House of Ariki, the Maori traditional representatives
Ariki controlled Ariki, mataiapo and rangatira titles continue to be passed down through family lines, and the associated ancient ceremonies and traditions continue to be practised in the present day.The House of Ariki (Are Ariki), a parliamentary body in the Cook Islands, was established in 1967. It is composed of high chiefs, with limited power. [Wikipedia]
Atin Gospel Day (Atin only)
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Thursday july 20, 2023
Secular holiday :
Winter holiday (beginning)
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Friday july 21, 2023
School holidays :
Mitiaro Gospel Day (Mitiaro only)
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Friday july 21, 2023
Secular holiday :
Gospel Day (Rarotonga only)
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Tuesday july 25, 2023
Secular holiday :
Constitution Day
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Friday august 4, 2023
Secular holiday : Marks the culminating point of two weeks of festivities
Winter holiday (end)
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Monday august 7, 2023
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (beginning)
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Thursday september 28, 2023
School holidays :
Mid-term holiday (end)
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Monday october 16, 2023
School holidays :
Gospel Day
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Thursday october 26, 2023
Secular holiday : Known as the Nuku, this is religious drama.
Islanders act out biblical stories Aitutaki only http://www.ck/events.htm
Gospel Day
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Friday december 8, 2023
Secular holiday : Known as the Nuku, this is religious drama.
Islanders act out biblical stories. Pukapuka only http://www.ck/events.htm
Summer holiday (beginning)
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Friday december 15, 2023
School holidays : www.education.gov.ck
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Boxing Day
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Secular holiday : Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated on the day following Christmas Day, when servants and tradesmen would traditionally receive gifts known as a Christmas box from their masters, employers or customers. Due to historical reasons, depending on the year, Boxing Day can be celebrated BEFORE Christmas