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Kamehameha Day
A parade of floral floats and horseback riders in pa'u dress honours King Kamehameha the Great in Honolulu.
When is Kamehameha Day in 2027?
Kamehameha Day 2027 is on Friday, 11 June 2027. Other years: 2026, Thursday, 11 June 2026; 2028, Sunday, 11 June 2028.
About Kamehameha Day
Kamehameha Day, on 11 June, is a Hawaiian state holiday honouring Kamehameha the Great, who unified the Hawaiian Islands under one rule in 1810. The day begins with the draping of long leis on the statue of the king in front of Aliiolani Hale in Honolulu, and at the statues on the Big Island, in Hilo and Kapaau, and in Washington D.C. A floral parade follows, with floats decorated in flowers and pa'u riders on horseback, women in long skirts and flowers in the colours of each island, who ride in groups with leis and a princess. There are hula performances, Hawaiian music, and craft fairs, as well as a ho'olaule'a, a celebration with music and food, in the park. The holiday was established in 1871.
Kamehameha Day dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Kamehameha Day date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 11 June 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, 11 June 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, 11 June 2028 |
What is eaten
- kalua pig
- poi
- haupia
Also part of it, and being written: Kamehameha I (The king honoured.), Pa'u riders (The horseback women in floral dress.), Ho'olaule'a (The Hawaiian celebration.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Kamehameha Day" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.