King Kamehameha I Day 2026
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About King Kamehameha I Day 2026
King Kamehameha I Day 2026 falls on Thursday, June 11. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, June 12 off for a four-day weekend.
King Kamehameha I Day is a Hawaii state holiday on June 11 honoring the chief who united the Hawaiian Islands. State and county offices in Hawaii close; it is not a federal holiday, so mail, banks and federal offices operate normally.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
King Kamehameha I Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 11, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | June 11, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after King Kamehameha I Day 2026
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Mon | Jefferson Davis' Birthday | State holiday |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | Observance |
| Jun 14 | Sun | Flag Day | State holiday |
| Jun 17 | Wed | Bunker Hill Day | State holiday |
| Jun 19 | Fri | Juneteenth National Independence Day | Federal holiday |
| Jun 20 | Sat | West Virginia Day | State holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Date rule
- June 11 each year
- Observed date
- Preceding Friday if on a Saturday; following Monday if on a Sunday
- Legal status
- Hawaii state holiday (HRS 8-1); not a federal holiday
- Honors
- Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands under one kingdom by 1810
- Established
- Proclaimed by King Kamehameha V on December 22, 1871; first celebrated 1872
Frequently asked questions
What day is King Kamehameha I Day in 2026?
King Kamehameha I Day 2026 is on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Is King Kamehameha I Day a day off in 2026?
King Kamehameha I Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until King Kamehameha I Day 2026?
King Kamehameha I Day 2026 was 143 days ago, on June 11, 2026.