Hawaiʻi state holidays 2027
Hawaiʻi’s 2027 state holiday calendar lists 13 dates, including Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day, Good Friday and Statehood Day.
Next Hawaiʻi state holiday: New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fri | New Year’s Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Presidents’ Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole DaySame day as Good Friday in 2027 | Offices closed |
| Fri | Good FridaySame day as Prince Kūhiō Day in 2027 | Offices closed |
| Mon | Memorial Day | Offices closed |
| Fri | King Kamehameha I Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Independence DayObserved; July 4 falls on a Sunday | Offices closed |
| Fri | Statehood Day | Offices closed |
| Mon | Labor Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Veterans’ Day | Offices closed |
| Thu | Thanksgiving | Offices closed |
| Fri | ChristmasObserved; December 25 falls on a Saturday | 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 2027 list; Hawaiʻi skips Juneteenth and Columbus Day.
- 3 state-only dates: Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day (Mar 26), Good Friday (Mar 26), Statehood Day (Aug 20).
- Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead.
- Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 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 2027
Hawaiʻi’s 2027 closures create 10 breaks of three days or more without using leave:
| Dates | Days off | Because of |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Jan 3 | 3 days | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 16 – Jan 18 | 3 days | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 13 – Feb 15 | 3 days | Presidents’ Day |
| Mar 26 – Mar 28 | 3 days | Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day + Good Friday |
| May 29 – May 31 | 3 days | Memorial Day |
| Jun 11 – Jun 13 | 3 days | King Kamehameha I Day |
| Jul 3 – Jul 5 | 3 days | Independence Day |
| Aug 20 – Aug 22 | 3 days | Statehood Day |
| Sep 4 – Sep 6 | 3 days | Labor Day |
| Dec 24 – Dec 26 | 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 2027?
Hawaiʻi’s 2027 list has 12 full office-closure days. It includes 9 of the 11 federal holidays and 3 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 11, 2027) is not on Hawaiʻi’s 2027 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 (Saturday, June 19, 2027) is not on Hawaiʻi’s 2027 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 2027?
Yes. Hawaiʻi lists Friday, March 26 as Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day (offices closed).
Is the day after Thanksgiving a state holiday in Hawaiʻi?
No. The day after Thanksgiving (Friday, November 26, 2027) is not on Hawaiʻi’s 2027 list.
What happens when a Hawaiʻi state holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2027: Independence Day falls on Sunday, July 4; state offices close Monday, July 5 instead. Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25; state offices close Friday, December 24 instead.
How to read this list
In 2027 Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday both fall on Friday, March 26. Independence Day (Sunday) is observed Monday, July 5, and Christmas (Saturday) Friday, December 24. No election day holiday in 2027; DHRD notes the schedule is subject to change.
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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