Hawaii has numerous public holidays and a mass of annual festivals and events. The list is far too numerous to be listed and dates do change slightly from year to year. The main festivals, and a few of the more quirky events are:

February
Makaha World Surfing Championship, Oahu


March
26th - Prince Kuhio Day - state-wide


April
O'Neill wind-surfing, Ho'okipa, Maui
Merrie Monach Festival, Hilo, Big Island


May
1st - Lei Day - state-wide


June
11th - Kamehameha Day - state-wide


July
4th - Parker Ranch rodeo, Waimea, Big Island
Koloa Plantation Days - week long, Koloa, Kaua'i


August
International Billfish Tournament, Kailua, Big Island


September
Queen Lili'uokalani Canoe Races, Kailua, Big Island
A taste of Lahaina food festival, Lahaina, Maui
Aloha Festival - consecutive week long festivals on each island (through to October)


October
Ironman Triathalon, Kailua, Big Island


November
Aloha Classic wind-surfing, Ho'okipa, Maui
World Invitation Hula Festival, Honolulu, Oahu
Triple Crown of Surfing, North Shore, Oahu


December
Triple Crown of Surfing, North Shore, Oahu
Honolulu Marathon, Oahu


To find out more details of these, and other events, visit the Hawaii Visitor Bureau website.


Hawaii School Holidays
The main school holidays are from July to August when family holidays and the beaches are at their busiest.

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