Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Dec. 7): 85th anniversary in 2026

The National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony marks the 85th anniversary of the attack on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., the minute the attack began. No ticket is needed; gates open at 6:15 a.m. and public seating is first come, first served.

• Ceremony: 7:30 a.m., Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Gates open 6:15 a.m. Front and middle sections are reserved for invited guests; the rest is first come, first served.
• Parking ($7 normally) is free that day, and bag storage runs until 10 a.m. The usual no-bags rule still applies.
• USS Arizona Memorial: no advance reservations for Dec. 7. Navy boats are planned from noon to 3:30 p.m., first come, first served, as conditions allow.
• Related: USS Utah ceremony Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m.; USS Oklahoma ceremony Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. on Ford Island (military or government ID needed for base access).
• Traffic around the memorial is heavy; leave early or take a tour shuttle from Waikīkī.
• Dress respectfully and keep phones away during the program. The evening Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Waikīkī is a separate event.

Sources: Hawaii-Guide: Pearl Harbor 85th anniversary visitor guide · Pearl Harbor Oʻahu: visiting on Dec. 7, 2026

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