Holiday
8 guides
Veterans Day in Hawaii — Where the Observances Happen
Hawaii has one of the highest veteran populations per capita in the U.S. Veterans Day observances here are bigger, more visible, and more reverent than almost anywhere else.
Discoverers' Day in Hawaii — Why We Don't Call It Columbus Day
Hawaii observes Discoverers' Day on the second Monday of October — same date as Columbus Day on the mainland. But the meaning is different, and the day is shifting.
Statehood Day in Hawaii — August 21 Explained
August 21 marks Hawaii's admission to the Union in 1959. State offices close, schools are out, and the holiday is observed quietly — here's what's actually open and the cultural context.
King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii — June 11 2026 Guide
King Kamehameha Day is a real state holiday with one of Hawaii's most spectacular public events: the Floral Parade through Waikīkī. Here's what to expect and where to watch.
New Year's Eve in Hawaii — Fireworks Everywhere, Beach Parties, Hotel Galas
Hawaii NYE is the one night fireworks are legal — and Oahu turns into a war zone. Best parties, best views, what to skip.
Christmas in Hawaii — Honolulu City Lights, Beach Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka
Christmas in Hawaii is its own holiday. Honolulu City Lights, beach Christmas Eve, ukulele carols. Full guide.
Aloha Festivals in Hawaii — The Locals' Guide to All 80+ Years of Tradition
Aloha Festivals 2026: opening ceremony, floral parade, ho'olaule'a block party. Honest guide from a local.
July 4th in Hawaii — Fireworks, Luaus, and Where to Watch
July 4th in Hawaii is one of the few legal fireworks nights all year. Where to watch, where to eat, what to skip.