Hawaii's January Events by Island

Information about January events in Hawaii organized by island.

Big Island

- Iolani Luahine Hula Festival | Big Island | iolaniluahinefestival.org | archive |
- Kona Surf Film Festival | Big Island | konasurffilmfestival.org | Archive |
- MLK Community Celebration Kona | 43rd was 1-14-2024 | westhawaiitoday.com |
- Waimea Ocean Film Festival | Big Island | waimeaoceanfilm.org |

Kauai

(see events on multiple islands below)

Lanai

(see events on multiple islands below)

Maui

- Maui Oceanfront Marathon | Maui | mauioceanfrontmarathon.com |
- Mercedes-Benz Golf Tournament | Maui | kapaluamaui.com --> mercedes history |
- Sentry Tournament of Champions Golf | Kapalua Resort, Maui | thesentry.com |
- Whale Trust Maui Golf Tournament | Maui | whaletrust.org |

Molokai

- Ka Molokai Makahiki | Molokai | kamolokaimakahiki.com |

Oahu

Ala Wai Challenge Canoe Races | Oahu | 20th was in 2005 |
Eddie Big Wave Surf Contest Holding Period (Dec-Mar) | Oahu | theeddieaikau.com |
Legislature of Hawaii Opening Day Ceremony | Oahu |
MLK Waikiki Parade and Celebration | Jan 15 in 2024 | mlk-hawaii.com |
Narcissus Festival and Pageant (Jan or Feb) | Oahu | chinesechamber.com --> narcissus festival
Pacific Islands Art Festival | Oahu | festpachawaii.org |
Sony Open in Hawaii Golf | Oahu | sonyopeninhawaii.com |

Multiple Islands

Chinese New Year | date varies between Jan 21 and Feb 20 |
Lunar New Year | date varies between Jan 21st and Feb 20 |
Martin Luther King Day State Holiday | Article |
New Year’s Day State Holiday | on or near January 1st| Article |
Whale Season in Hawaii | multiple islands December through May | | Article |