Holidays · Hawaii
Hawaii Holidays 2026
Every holiday observed in Hawaii (Aloha State) — federal and state-specific — for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on what each holiday commemorates.
2026 — full holiday list
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday | Federal |
| January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January |
Monday | Federal |
| February 16, 2026 | Presidents’ Day (Washington's Birthday) Third Monday in February |
Monday | Federal |
| March 26, 2026 | Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day March 26 — honors the prince and US Congressional delegate. |
Thursday | State |
| April 3, 2026 | Good Friday Friday before Easter — state offices closed. |
Friday | State |
| May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day Last Monday in May |
Monday | Federal |
| June 11, 2026 | King Kamehameha I Day June 11 — honors the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands. |
Thursday | State |
| June 19, 2026 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Friday | Federal |
| July 4, 2026 | Independence Day | Saturday | Federal |
| August 21, 2026 | Statehood Day (Admission Day) Third Friday in August — anniversary of 1959 statehood. |
Friday | State |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day First Monday in September |
Monday | Federal |
| October 12, 2026 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day Second Monday in October |
Monday | Federal |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Wednesday | Federal |
| November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November |
Thursday | Federal |
| December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday | Federal |
2027 — full holiday list
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Friday | Federal |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Third Monday in January |
Monday | Federal |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents’ Day (Washington's Birthday) Third Monday in February |
Monday | Federal |
| March 26, 2027 | Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day March 26 — honors the prince and US Congressional delegate. |
Friday | State |
| March 26, 2027 | Good Friday Friday before Easter — state offices closed. |
Friday | State |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day Last Monday in May |
Monday | Federal |
| June 11, 2027 | King Kamehameha I Day June 11 — honors the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands. |
Friday | State |
| June 19, 2027 | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Saturday | Federal |
| July 4, 2027 | Independence Day | Sunday | Federal |
| August 20, 2027 | Statehood Day (Admission Day) Third Friday in August — anniversary of 1959 statehood. |
Friday | State |
| September 6, 2027 | Labor Day First Monday in September |
Monday | Federal |
| October 11, 2027 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day Second Monday in October |
Monday | Federal |
| November 11, 2027 | Veterans Day | Thursday | Federal |
| November 25, 2027 | Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November |
Thursday | Federal |
| December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Saturday | Federal |
Hawaii-only holidays
- Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day — March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
March 26 — honors the prince and US Congressional delegate. - Good Friday — April 3, 2026 (Friday)
Friday before Easter — state offices closed. - King Kamehameha I Day — June 11, 2026 (Thursday)
June 11 — honors the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands. - Statehood Day (Admission Day) — August 21, 2026 (Friday)
Third Friday in August — anniversary of 1959 statehood.
Frequently asked questions
How many holidays does Hawaii have?
Hawaii observes all 11 federal holidays. Plus 4 additional state-specific holidays: Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, Good Friday, King Kamehameha I Day, Statehood Day (Admission Day).
Are state offices in Hawaii closed on federal holidays?
Yes — state government offices, DMVs, and most public schools follow the federal holiday calendar. Banks typically follow the Federal Reserve schedule, which mirrors federal holidays.
What state-specific holidays does Hawaii have in 2026?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day on March 26, 2026; Good Friday on April 3, 2026; King Kamehameha I Day on June 11, 2026; Statehood Day (Admission Day) on August 21, 2026