Statehood Day 2026: What's open and closed Friday in Hawaii
Hawaii marks Statehood Day today, so expect closed government offices and a lighter transit schedule — a day off for state workers, an inconvenience for anyone needing public services.
- Today is the anniversary of Hawaii becoming the 50th state, accepted on August 21, 1959.
- President Eisenhower signed the statehood bill in March of that year.
- All state and county offices are closed for the holiday.
- TheBus runs on its holiday schedule, and emergency services stay open.
Outlook: Normal government and transit operations resume the next business day.