Hawaii Flag day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Celebrations

Hawaii Flag Day is an annual holiday observed on July 31. Hawaii Flag Day is an entire day dedicated to learning about and appreciating the Hawaiian flag, proving that even an inconspicuous piece of fabric is worthy of commemoration. The Hawaiian flag, or ‘Ka Hae Hawai’i’ in the Hawaiian language, is a flag with a rich historical context. Its design reflects a century-long struggle for inclusivity. Did you know that the flag is the only state flag in the United States to incorporate the flag of another nation? Continue reading to learn more.

The background of Hawaii Flag day

If anything could vie for prominence in the history of Hawaii, it would be its flag, so it is not surprising that portions of the history of the former Kingdom and current state are inextricably linked to it.

The Hawaiian Kingdom was founded and initially governed by King Kamehameha I, who had a close relationship with King George III, the British monarch at the time. Due to their friendship, King Kamehameha displayed the British flag in his dominion until this decision was questioned. When Kamehameha I commissioned one of his British allies to design a flag for his empire, he had no idea that nearly two centuries later, the flag would inspire a native Hawaiian to establish a holiday in its honour.

Since its adoption in 1816, the Hawaiian flag has witnessed numerous modifications throughout its history. In 1845, the number of horizontal stripes on the flag was modified from six to eight to represent the number of islands in the kingdom.

Currently, both the American and British flags are incorporated into the design of the flag. Despite these modifications, the flag remained true to its original design even after the Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown by the United States in 1893. John Waihee, then-governor of Hawaii, proclaimed July 31 as a day to honour the flag in 1990, and it is still observed today, more than three decades later.

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HAWAII FLAG DAY CELEBRATIONS

Display the Hawaiian flag at all times

Hoist it up and fly it all day long. It will encourage passersby to partake in the celebration by guessing the flag’s home state.

Read up on the history of the flag.

Learn about the origin and evolution of the flag. There is a great deal of history concealed behind it.

Visit the National Historic Site of Pu’ukohol Heiau

Visit the park and observe the single, magnificent Hawaiian flag fluttering there. It is a site to see.

5 Interesting Hawaii Facts

Hawaii is the only U.S. state with English and Hawaiian as official languages.

Along with Utah, all forms of wagering are illegal in Hawaii.

In Hawaii, ‘Aloha’ is used both as a greeting and a farewell.

Hawaiians embrace one another rather than shake palms when greeting.

Visitors remove their footwear before entering a home.

HAWAII FLAG DAY DATES