Hawaiʻi state holidays 2026
Hawaiʻi’s 2026 state holiday calendar lists 14 dates, including Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day, Good Friday, Statehood Day and General Election Day.
Next Hawaiʻi state holiday: General Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thu | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good Friday | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | King Kamehameha I Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Independence DayObserved; July 4 falls on a Saturday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Statehood Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Tue | General Election Day | Offices closed |
| Wed | Veterans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | Christmas | Offices closed |
Hawaiʻi does not give state employees these federal holidays off: Juneteenth, Columbus Day. Federal offices, banks and the post office in Hawaiʻi still follow the federal calendar.
How Hawaiʻi compares with the federal calendar
- 9 of 11 federal holidays are on Hawaiʻi’s 2026 list; Hawaiʻi skips Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 4 state-only dates: Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day (Mar 26), Good Friday (Apr 3), Statehood Day (Aug 21), General Election Day (Nov 3).
- Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
On a day that is a state holiday but not a federal one, federal offices, banks and the post office stay open. On a federal holiday that Hawaiʻi skips, state offices stay open while federal services close.
Long weekends for Hawaiʻi state employees in 2026
Hawaiʻi’s 2026 closures create 8 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17 – Jan 19 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 14 – Feb 16 | 3 days | Presidents’ Day |
| Apr 3 – Apr 5 | 3 days | Good Friday |
| May 23 – May 25 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Aug 21 – Aug 23 | 3 days | Statehood Day |
| Sep 5 – Sep 7 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Dec 25 – Dec 27 | 3 days | Christmas |
Based on a Monday–Friday schedule. Agencies with shift work, and employees covered by union contracts, can differ. Want to stretch these further? Try the PTO optimizer.
Hawaiʻi state holiday questions
How many paid holidays do Hawaiʻi state employees get in 2026?
Hawaiʻi’s 2026 list has 14 full office-closure days. It includes 9 of the 11 federal holidays and 4 state-specific dates. Floating or personal holidays, if any, are not counted because they have no fixed date.
Is Columbus Day a state holiday in Hawaiʻi?
No. Columbus Day (Monday, October 12, 2026) is not on Hawaiʻi’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Is Juneteenth a state holiday in Hawaiʻi?
No. Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026) is not on Hawaiʻi’s 2026 state-employee holiday list, so state offices are expected to be open. Federal offices, banks and the post office still close.
Are Hawaiʻi state offices closed on Good Friday 2026?
Yes. Hawaiʻi lists Friday, April 3 as Good Friday (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Hawaiʻi?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27, 2026) is not on Hawaiʻi’s 2026 list.
What happens when a Hawaiʻi state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026: Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4; state offices close Friday, July 3 instead.
How to read this list
Hawaiʻi observes Prince Kūhiō Day, King Kamehameha I Day, Statehood Day and Good Friday, plus General Election Day in election years. Independence Day (Saturday, July 4) is observed Friday, July 3. Juneteenth and Columbus Day are not state holidays.
Verified: Matched to the official source linked on this page. Scope: State employees (Hawaiʻi DHRD). City, county and school calendars, courts, banks and private employers can follow different schedules.
Official source
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