HRS §8-18

Filipino-American History Month

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

October is officially called Filipino-American History Month in Hawaii. It honors the contributions of Filipino-Americans to Hawaii and the U.S. It is not a state holiday, so it does not give anyone a day off work or school.

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The statute, as written — Filipino-American History Month

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.

The month of October shall be known and designated as "Filipino-American History Month". The month of October shall commemorate the contributions of Filipino-Americans to the history and heritage of Hawaii and the United States. This month is not and shall not be construed as 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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