HRS §8-16

Peace Day

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section sets aside September 21 each year as Peace Day to promote peace and education, but it is not a state holiday. It encourages everyone to observe and celebrate peace on that day.

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The statute, as written — Peace Day

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

September 21 of each year shall be known and recognized as "Peace Day" to promote peace programs, improve international relations, and increase educational awareness of peace; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. All citizens shall be encouraged to observe and celebrate the blessings of peace and endeavor to create peace on Peace Day.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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