Hawaiʻi-only holidays (Kūhiō Day, Kamehameha Day, Statehood Day)

Besides the federal holidays, Hawaiʻi closes state offices and schools for Prince Kūhiō Day (March 26), Good Friday, King Kamehameha Day (June 11) and Statehood Day (the third Friday in August). Lei Day, May 1, isn't an official holiday but is celebrated everywhere.

• Prince Kūhiō Day, March 26: honors Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, who championed the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Festivals and hula, especially on Kauaʻi, his birthplace.
• Good Friday (April 3 in 2026): Hawaiʻi is one of very few states where it's a state holiday; state offices and many banks close.
• King Kamehameha Day, June 11: lei draping of the Kamehameha statues and floral parades (see that entry).
• Statehood Day, third Friday of August (Aug. 21, 2026): marks statehood on Aug. 21, 1959. Usually low-key.
• Lei Day, May 1: 'May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi.' School May Day programs and lei contests; the big celebration is at Kapiʻolani Park.
• On state holidays, state and county offices (including DMVs and satellite city halls) close; federal offices and most businesses stay open.

Source: AlohaCalendar: Hawaiian holidays 2026

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.