January Events in Hawaii

Information about events in Hawaii typically held during the month of January.

January Events by Name

A
Ala Wai Challenge Canoe Races | Oahu | 20th was in 2005 |

C
Chinese New Year | mulitple islands | date varies between Jan 21 and Feb 20 |

E
Eddie Big Wave Surf Contest Holding Period (Dec-Mar) | Oahu | theeddieaikau.com |

I
Iolani Luahine Hula Festival | Big Island | iolaniluahinefestival.org | 2019 |

K
Ka Molokai Makahiki | Molokai | kamolokaimakahiki.com |
Kona Surf Film Festival | Big Island | konasurffilmfestival.org | 2018 |

L
Legislature of Hawaii Opening Day Ceremony | Oahu |
Lunar New Year | multiple islands | date varies between Jan 21st and Feb 20 |

M
Makahiki Festival | Molokai | kamolokaimakahiki.com |
MLK Day State Holiday | multiple islands | Article |
MLK Community Celebration Kona | 43rd was 1-14-2024 | westhawaiitoday.com |
MLK Waikiki Parade and Celebration | Jan 15 in 2024 | mlk-hawaii.com |
Maui Oceanfront Marathon | Maui | mauioceanfrontmarathon.com |
Mercedes-Benz Golf Tournament | Maui | kapaluamaui.com --> mercedes history |

N
Narcissus Festival and Pageant (Jan or Feb) | Oahu | chinesechamber.com --> narcissus festival
New Year’s Day | multiple islands | State Holiday on or near January 1st

O
Pacific Islands Art Festival | Oahu | festpachawaii.org |

S
Sentry Tournament of Champions Golf | Kapalua Resort, Maui | thesentry.com |
Sony Open in Hawaii Golf | Oahu | sonyopeninhawaii.com |

W
Waimea Ocean Film Festival | Big Island | waimeaoceanfilm.org |
Whale Season in Hawaii | multiple islands December through May | | Article |
Whale Trust Maui Golf Tournament | Maui | whaletrust.org |