§8-12 World Ocean Day. June 8 of each year shall be known and recognized as "World Ocean Day" to celebrate and honor the oceans of the world, improve international relations, and increase public awareness of conservation management of the ocean environment; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. All citizens shall be encouraged to observe and celebrate the blessings of the oceans and endeavor to become caretakers of the ocean for future generations. [L 1998, c 21, §2; am L 2009, c 2, §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance
8-2 Observance of holidays falling on Sundays and Saturdays.
8-3.4 Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day.
8-4.6 Asian Lunar New Year Commemoration Week.
8-5 King Kamehameha celebration commission.
8-5.5 Queen Lili €˜uokalani Day.
8-8 Saint Damien de Veuster Day.
8-8.2 Saint Marianne Cope Day.
8-9 Respect for Our Elders Day.
8-11 Children and Youth Day and Month.
8-14 Financial Literacy Month.
8-16.2 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Day.
8-17 Caregiver Recognition Day
8-18 Filipino-American History Month.
8-19 Makahiki Commemoration Day.
8-21 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
8-23 Homelessness Awareness Month.
8-25 Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
8-29 Farm to School Month in Hawaii.