“The Kamehameha Day holiday is the only holiday that comes to us from the Hawaiian Kingdom, and it was started by King Kamehameha V whose birthday is actually on December 11 th,” says Keaulana.

The list of annual state holidays in Hawaii could grow by one under legislation that easily passed a milestone last week.

ʻEia Ka Hula is an annual performance by the over 170-year-old Beamer Solomon Hālau O Poʻohala, led by Loea Kumu Hula (revered hula master/teacher) Hulali Solomon Covington and Kākau ʻŌlelo (record ...

State senators voted 25-0 to approve and send to the House of Representatives a bill that would make Nov. 28 La Ku ‘oko ‘a, or Hawaiian Independence Day, as Hawaii’s 14th official state holiday. The ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Kamehameha schools’ association of parents & teachers celebrates their 100th anniversary Hoʻolauleʻa tomorrow. WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic went live from Bishop ...

Current official state holidays—New Year’s Day—Martin Luther King Jr. Day—Presidents Day—Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana ‘ole Day—Good Friday—Memorial Day—King Kamehameha I Day ...