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HRS §8-1.5

Discoverers' Day

This section names the second Monday in October as Discoverers' Day to honor the Polynesian people who first found the Hawaiian Islands. It clearly states that this day is not a state holiday, so it does not affect work or school schedules.

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The statute, as written — Discoverers' Day

The second Monday in October shall be known as Discoverers' Day, in recognition of the Polynesian discoverers of the Hawaiian Islands, provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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