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HRS §8-24

February is `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month

This law names February as `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month to celebrate and encourage Hawaiian language. It is not a state holiday.

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The statute, as written — `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month.] (a) Mahina `Ōlelo Hawai`i

E `ike mau a e kapa `ia ana ae ka mahina `o Pepeluali `o ia ka "Mahina `Ōlelo Hawai`i" i mea e ho`omaika`i a e paipai aku ai i ka `ōlelo `ana o ua `ōlelo makuahine nei la. `A`ole e kū ana kēia mahina i kapa `ia ka "Mahina `Ōlelo Hawai`i" i lānui o ka moku`āina o Hawai`i. (b) `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month. The month of February shall be known and designated as "`Ōlelo Hawai`i Month" to celebrate and encourage the use of Hawaiian language. 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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