Hawaii · statute · Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 8 · 48 active provisions
The following days of each year are set apart and established as state holidays: The first day in January, New Year's Day; The third Monday in January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; The third Monday in February, Presidents' Day; The twenty-sixth day in March, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day; The Friday precedin…
The second Monday in October shall be known as Discoverers' Day, in recognition of the Polynesian discoverers of the Hawaiian Islands, provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
If any of the State's legal holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday. If the day falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday.
Whenever in the opinion of the governor, a public emergency exists, and it seems to the governor to be in the public interest, the governor may by proclamation designate and proclaim as legal banking holidays in the State such number of consecutive days as in the governor's judgment the emergency may require. The gover…
January 30 shall be known and designated as "Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day" to celebrate, honor, and encourage public education and awareness of the commitment of individuals to preserving civil liberties for Americans of Japanese ancestry and actions to promote equal rights for all citizens. This day is not…
September eleventh shall be known and designated as "Patriot Day". This day shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
The last Sunday in September shall be known as "Gold Star Family Day", in recognition of the family members of the men and women who have given their lives for their country while serving with the armed forces of the United States in time of war or during a period of hostilities. This day is not and shall not be constr…
April 8 of each year shall be known and designated as "Buddha Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
The 21st day of March shall be known as Baha'i New Year's Day, provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
The one week period following the day of the Chinese New Year shall be known and designated as the "Asian Lunar New Year Week of Commemoration in Hawaii". This week is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
(a) There shall be a commission to be known as the King Kamehameha celebration commission placed within the department of accounting and general services for administrative purposes. The commission shall consist of fifteen members to be appointed by the governor in the manner provided by section 26-34. The appointments…
September 2 of each year shall be known and recognized as "Queen Lili‘uokalani Day" in memory of the birth of Queen Lili‘uokalani on September 2, 1838; provided that this day shall not be a state holiday.
The first Friday in November shall be known as Arbor Day, provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
May 10 of each year shall be known and designated as "Saint Damien de Veuster Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
January 23 of each year shall be known and designated as "Saint Marianne Cope Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
The third Sunday of October shall be known and recognized as "Respect for Our Elders Day" during which our elders may be honored with appropriate displays, celebrations, and ceremonies. Respect for Our Elders Day shall not be taken as a state holiday.
December 8 of each year shall be known and designated as "Bodhi Day" in recognition that on this day Prince Siddhartha Gautama, after six years of study and rigorous ascetic practices and meditation, attained "enlightenment" or "awakening" to the true nature of existence, which was later conceptualized as the "Four Nob…
June 8 of each year shall be known and recognized as "World Ocean Day" to celebrate and honor the oceans of the world, improve international relations, and increase public awareness of conservation management of the ocean environment; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. All c…
May 15 of each year shall be known and designated as "Water Safety Day" to spread awareness of drowning and educate Hawaii's youth in becoming safer in and around the water. This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
May 1 of each year shall be known as "May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
The month of April shall be known and designated as "Financial Literacy Month". This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
The fourth Saturday of July shall be known and designated as Kupuna Recognition Day, in recognition of the very significant role that kupuna play in Hawaii's culture, history, and traditions. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
September 21 of each year shall be known and recognized as "Peace Day" to promote peace programs, improve international relations, and increase educational awareness of peace; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. All citizens shall be encouraged to observe and celebrate the bl…
October 2 of each year shall be known and designated as "Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Day"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
. The first Saturday of November shall be known and designated as "Caregiver Recognition Day", in recognition of the very significant role that caregivers play in support of Hawaii's elderly and persons with disabilities. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. As used in this section, "caregiver…