# Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE): 2026-27 School Calendar

Official 2026-27 HIDOE calendar with auto-sync for all islands. Includes Prince Kuhio Day, Good Friday. First day Aug 3, breaks, and holidays.

> **Full interactive page:** [https://calendars.school/hi-hidoe-hawaii-school-calendar-2026-27](https://calendars.school/hi-hidoe-hawaii-school-calendar-2026-27)

## Key Dates

| Date | Event | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| July 28, 2026 | Teacher Workday (No Students) | No Students |
| July 29, 2026 | Teacher Workday (No Students) | No Students |
| July 30, 2026 | Teacher Workday (No Students) | No Students |
| July 31, 2026 | Teacher Workday (No Students) | No Students |
| August 3, 2026 | First Day of School - Semester 1 Begins | School Start |
| August 21, 2026 | Statehood Day | Holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day | Holiday |
| October 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026 | Fall Break | Break |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day | Holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Veterans Day | Holiday |
| November 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day | Holiday |
| November 27, 2026 | Day After Thanksgiving | Holiday |
| December 18, 2026 | Last Day of Semester 1 | Grading Period |
| December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Winter Break | Break |
| January 4, 2027 | Teacher Workday (No Students) | No Students |
| January 5, 2027 | School Resumes - Semester 2 Begins | School Resume |
| January 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Holiday |
| February 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day | Holiday |
| March 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027 | Spring Break | Break |
| March 26, 2027 | Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day / Good Friday | Holiday |
| May 27, 2027 | Last Day of School - Semester 2 Ends | School End |
| May 28, 2027 | Teacher Workday (No Students) | No Students |
| May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day | Holiday |

> **🌺 Important Hawaii State Holidays:** Hawaii observes unique state holidays when schools are closed during the 2026-27 school year: Prince Kuhio Day and Good Friday both fall on March 26, 2027. An additional holiday may be designated to compensate. These dates are specific to Hawaii and not observed by mainland school districts.
> Source: Official Hawaii Department of Education 2026-27 School Calendar

## School Coverage

This is the official statewide calendar that applies to ALL Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) public schools across the entire state. Whether your keiki attend schools on Oahu (Honolulu, Central, Leeward, or Windward districts), the Big Island (Hawaii District with Hilo-Waiakea, Kau-Keaau-Pahoa, and Honokaa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena complexes), Maui County (covering Maui, Molokai, and Lanai with Baldwin, Kekaulike, Maui, Hana, Lahainaluna, Lanai, and Molokai complexes), or Kauai District (Kauai, Kapaa, and Waimea complexes), this calendar covers all 257 public schools and 15 complex areas statewide. Perfect for military families at Pearl Harbor, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, or families living across multiple islands.

### Oahu - Honolulu District

**Elementary Schools:** Honolulu Elementary Schools, Kalihi-Palama Complex Schools, Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani Complex Schools, McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Schools, Kaimuki-Kalaheo Complex Schools, Kailua Complex Elementary Schools

**Middle Schools:** Kalakaua Middle School, Dole Middle School, Kawananakoa Middle School, Central Middle School, Washington Middle School

**High Schools:** Farrington High School, Kaiser High School, Kalani High School, McKinley High School, Roosevelt High School, Kaimuki High School, Kalaheo High School

### Oahu - Central District

**Elementary Schools:** Pearl City Complex Elementary Schools, Aiea Complex Elementary Schools, Radford Complex Elementary Schools, Leilehua Complex Elementary Schools, Mililani Complex Elementary Schools, Waialua Complex Elementary Schools

**Middle Schools:** Highlands Intermediate School, Aiea Intermediate School, Aliamanu Middle School, Wahiawa Middle School, Wheeler Intermediate School, Mililani Middle School, Waialua High & Intermediate School

**High Schools:** Pearl City High School, Aiea High School, Radford High School, Leilehua High School, Mililani High School, Waialua High & Intermediate School

### Oahu - Leeward District

**Elementary Schools:** Campbell Complex Elementary Schools, Kapolei Complex Elementary Schools, Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Elementary Schools, Waipahu Complex Elementary Schools, Ewa Beach Schools, Makakilo Schools

**Middle Schools:** Kapolei Middle School, Waipahu Intermediate School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae Intermediate School, Mauka Lani Elementary & Intermediate

**High Schools:** Campbell High School, Kapolei High School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae High School, Waipahu High School, James Campbell High School

### Oahu - Windward District

**Elementary Schools:** Castle Complex Elementary Schools, Kailua Complex Elementary Schools, Kahuku Complex Elementary Schools, Kaneohe Elementary Schools, Laie Elementary School, Hauula Elementary School

**Middle Schools:** King Intermediate School, Kailua Intermediate School, Kahuku Intermediate School

**High Schools:** Castle High School, Kailua High School, Kahuku High & Intermediate School

### Hawaii Island (Big Island) - Hawaii District

**Elementary Schools:** Hilo-Waiakea Complex Elementary Schools, Kau-Keaau-Pahoa Complex Elementary Schools, Honokaa-Kealakehe Complex Elementary Schools, Kohala-Konawaena Complex Elementary Schools, Waiakea Elementary School, Hilo Union Elementary School

**Middle Schools:** Hilo Intermediate School, Waiakea Intermediate School, Keaau Middle School, Pahoa Intermediate & High School, Kealakehe Intermediate School, Konawaena Middle School

**High Schools:** Hilo High School, Waiakea High School, Keaau High School, Pahoa High & Intermediate School, Honokaa High & Intermediate School, Kealakehe High School, Kohala High School, Konawaena High School

### Maui County - Maui, Molokai, Lanai

**Elementary Schools:** Baldwin Complex Elementary Schools (Maui), Kekaulike Complex Elementary Schools (Maui), Maui Complex Elementary Schools, Hana Complex Elementary Schools, Lahainaluna Complex Elementary Schools, Lanai High & Elementary School, Molokai Elementary Schools

**Middle Schools:** Iao Intermediate School, Maui Waena Intermediate School, Kalama Intermediate School, Lokelani Intermediate School, Lahaina Intermediate School, Molokai Middle School

**High Schools:** Baldwin High School, King Kekaulike High School, Maui High School, Hana High & Elementary School, Lahainaluna High School, Lanai High & Elementary School, Molokai High School

### Kauai District

**Elementary Schools:** Kauai Complex Elementary Schools, Kapaa Complex Elementary Schools, Waimea Complex Elementary Schools, Hanalei Elementary School, Kilauea Elementary School, Kapaa Elementary School

**Middle Schools:** Kapaa Middle School, Waimea Canyon Middle School

**High Schools:** Kauai High School, Kapaa High School, Waimea High School

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When does the 2026-27 school year start and end for HIDOE schools?

The Hawaii Department of Education 2026-27 school year begins on Monday, August 3, 2026, and ends on Thursday, May 27, 2027. Teacher workdays (no students) are July 28-31, 2026. This is earlier than many mainland districts, so military families who recently PCS'd to Hawaii should note the early August start date.

### What are the major school breaks for HIDOE 2026-27?

Hawaii DOE has three major breaks: Fall Break (October 5-9, 2026), Winter Break (December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027), and Spring Break (March 15-19, 2027). These breaks apply to all HIDOE schools statewide across Oahu, Big Island, Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lanai), and Kauai. Perfect for planning inter-island trips or visiting family on the mainland!

### Does Hawaii observe different holidays than the mainland? Which holidays will my keiki have off school?

Yes! Hawaii observes unique state holidays in addition to federal holidays. Your keiki will have school off for: Prince Kuhio Day (March 26, 2027) and Good Friday (March 26, 2027) — notably, both fall on the same day in 2027. Federal holidays like Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day are also observed.

### How do semester dates work for HIDOE schools?

HIDOE operates on a two-semester system. Semester 1 runs from August 3 - December 18, 2026 (ending before winter break). Semester 2 runs from January 5 - May 27, 2027 for students (January 4 is a teacher workday, with students returning January 5). The teacher work year mirrors this: Semester 1 is July 28, 2026 - January 4, 2027, and Semester 2 is January 5 - May 28, 2027. This applies across all seven HIDOE districts statewide.

### What if I need to plan activities during school breaks? When exactly are fall, winter, and spring breaks?

Great question! Here are the exact dates for planning keiki activities like surf camp, hula competitions, or family trips: Fall Break is October 5-9, 2026 (Monday-Friday, perfect for a long weekend to Maui or Kauai), Winter Break is December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 (includes Christmas and New Year's, great for visiting mainland family), and Spring Break is March 15-19, 2027 (Monday-Friday, ideal for Big Island volcano tours or Neighbor Island adventures). Many families use these breaks for the Queen Liliuokalani Keiki Hula Competition or inter-island surf camps!

### Are there early release days or professional development days I should know about?

Yes! Teacher professional development (PD) days happen before the school year starts: July 28-31, 2026 (no students these days - teacher workdays only). Students' first day is August 3, 2026. Individual schools may also have early release days or school-specific PD days throughout the year, which vary by complex area. Check with your specific school for their early release schedule, but this calendar covers all the statewide HIDOE dates that apply to every school across Oahu's Honolulu/Central/Leeward/Windward districts, Hawaii District, Maui District, and Kauai District.

### Is the HIDOE 2026-27 calendar the same for all islands?

Yes! The Hawaii Department of Education uses one unified statewide calendar for all public schools across all islands — Oahu, Maui, Big Island (Hawaii Island), Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai. The same start date, end date, breaks, and holidays apply everywhere. This makes planning easy for families with keiki on different islands or those transferring between schools.

### When is Thanksgiving break for Hawaii schools in 2026?

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, November 26, 2026, and the Day After Thanksgiving (Friday, November 27) is also a school holiday. Combined with the weekend, your keiki will have a 4-day break from Thursday through Sunday. Many Hawaii families use this time for inter-island visits or mainland travel. Students return on Monday, November 30, 2026.

### How does the Hawaii school calendar compare to mainland school calendars?

Hawaii's school year starts earlier than most mainland districts — August 3, 2026 vs. late August or early September on the mainland. Hawaii also has a unique Fall Break in October (October 5-9) that most mainland schools don't have. The school year ends in late May (May 27, 2027), which is similar to mainland districts. Additionally, Hawaii observes Prince Kuhio Day, a state holiday not observed on the mainland.

### What happens when Prince Kuhio Day and Good Friday fall on the same date in 2027?

In 2027, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day (March 26) and Good Friday (March 26) fall on the same date. Schools will be closed for this combined holiday. The Hawaii Department of Human Resources may designate an additional holiday to compensate, as state employees are typically entitled to both holidays. Check with your specific school for any additional day off that may be granted.

### How can I sync the HIDOE 2026-27 calendar to my phone or Google Calendar?

Our auto-syncing Google Calendar subscription keeps all HIDOE 2026-27 dates on your phone automatically. Once you subscribe, every holiday, break, and important date appears in your calendar app — and if HIDOE makes any changes, your calendar updates automatically. No more manually checking PDFs or school websites. Works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and any app that supports calendar subscriptions.

## Official Source

[Official HIDOE 2026-27 School Calendar (PDF)](https://hawaiipublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Official-School-Calendar-amended.pdf)

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*Last updated: 2026-04-28*

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