Statehood Day 2026: What's open and closed Friday in Hawaii

Aug 21, 2026

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.

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