Hawaii state holidays 2026

How Hawaii sets its holidays

These are the days off for Hawaii state government employees (executive branch). They come from HRS 8-1; DHRD state holiday schedule. Private employers, banks and schools in Hawaii may follow their own schedules.

Weekend rule

A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed the Friday before; one that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday.

In 2026, one holiday is observed on a different day because of the weekend: Independence Day.

Compared with the federal calendar

Hawaii adds 5 holidays that the federal calendar does not have: Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day, Good Friday, King Kamehameha I Day, Statehood Day, and General Election Day.

It does not list these federal holidays: Juneteenth National Independence Day and Columbus Day. State offices are open on those days unless another rule applies.

Listed under a Hawaii name: Veterans Day as “Veterans' Day”.

Sources

• HRS 8-1 (state holidays)official
• Hawaii DHRD State Holidays 2026-2027official

Every date above is labeled official (confirmed on Hawaii's own calendar for that year), computed (calculated from statute or written policy) or projected (based on recent official lists). How we check each source: Sources & methodology. Banks in Hawaii follow the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, not the state calendar.

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