For more information and community MWR events click here... >>> https://hawaii.armymwr.com/calendar?mode=month
Community Calendar
Community Events & Resources
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii
- Calendar Navigation: To view specific event information, click on the calendar event for detailed information and registration links.
- Family & MWR Events: For comprehensive community events, visit the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's calendar .
- USO Hawaii Events: Find all USO Hawaii events at hawaii.uso.org/events .
- Submit Events: To submit an event for inclusion, contact the webmaster .
DOW Social Media Content Calendar
Significant Dates, Observances, & Anniversaries | Last Updated: December 2025
January
- Jan 1New Year’s Day
- 3rd MondayMartin Luther King Jr. Day
February
- VariableNASCAR Daytona 500
- VariableNFL Super Bowl
- Feb 1National Freedom Day (13th Amendment)
- Feb 2, 1901Army Nurse Corps Established
- Feb 2Groundhog Day
- Feb 4, 1941USO Birthday
- Feb 14Valentine’s Day
- 3rd MondayPresidents Day
- Feb 19, 1941Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
- Feb 23, 1945Iwo Jima Flag Raising
March
- Month-LongNational Nutrition Month
- VariableDaylight Saving Time (Spring Forward)
- Mar 3National Anthem Day
- Mar 3, 1915Navy Reserve Birthday
- Mar 5, 1942Navy Seabees Birthday
- Mar 13K-9 Veterans Day
- Mar 15, 1919American Legion Birthday
- Mar 17St. Patrick’s Day
- Mar 19, 2003Iraqi Freedom Began
- Mar 25, 1991National Medal of Honor Day
- Mar 29National Vietnam War Veterans Day
April
- Month-LongMilitary Saves Month
- Month-LongMonth of the Military Child
- VariableNFL Draft
- Apr 5Gold Star Spouses Day
- Apr 6, 1917Army Day / U.S. Entered WWII
- Apr 9, 1942National Former POW Recognition Day
- Apr 12, 1861Civil War Began
- Apr 14, 1948Air Force Reserves Birthday
- Apr 15Tax Day
- Apr 19Purple Up! Day
- Apr 23, 1908Army Reserve Birthday
- Apr 25, 1898Spanish-American War Began
- Apr 30, 1975End of Vietnam War
- Apr 30National Military Brats Day
May
- Month-LongOPSEC Awareness Month
- Month-LongMilitary Appreciation Month
- Month-LongMonth of the Military Caregiver
- May 6-12National Nurses Week
- VariablePublic Service Recognition Week
- VariableNASCAR Coca-Cola 600
- May 8, 1945Victory Day of WWII
- Fri before Mother's DayMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day
- 2nd SundayMother’s Day
- May 13, 1908Navy Nurse Corps Established
- May 15, 1962Peace Officers Memorial Day
- 3rd SaturdayArmed Forces Day
- May 22National Maritime Day
- Last MondayMemorial Day
June
- Month-LongPTSD Awareness Month
- June 6, 1944D-Day
- June 14Flag Day
- June 14, 1775Army Birthday
- 3rd SundayFather’s Day
- June 22GI Bill Anniversary
- June 24Navy Women Reserves Day
- June 25, 1950Korean War Began
- June 27PTSD Awareness Day
July
- July 1, 1943Women’s Army Corps & Cadet Nurse Corps Established
- July 1, 1949Air Force Nurse Corps Established
- July 4Independence Day
- July 25Hire a Veteran Day
- July 26, 1948EO 9980 & 9981 Desegregation of Armed Forces
- July 27National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
- July 28, 1914WWI Began
- July 29, 1775Army Chaplain Corps Anniversary
August
- Month-LongAntiterrorism Awareness Month
- VariableVeterans Golden Age Games
- Aug 4, 1790Coast Guard Birthday
- Aug 5, 1943Women Air Force Service Pilots Established
- Aug 7Purple Heart Day
- Aug 10Spirit of ’45 Day
- Aug 14National Navajo Code Talkers Day
- Aug 16National Airborne Day
- Aug 19National Aviation Day
- Aug 29, 1916Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
- Aug 31, 2010Iraqi Freedom Ended
September
- Month-LongSuicide Awareness Month
- Month-LongService Dog Month
- VariableConstitution Week
- Sept 2, 1945V-J Day
- Sept 3, 1783American Revolution Ended
- Sept 11, 2001Never Forget 9/11
- Sept 17Constitution Day
- Sept 18, 1947Air Force Birthday
- Sept 20National POW/MIA Recognition Day
- Sept 29Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day
- Sept 29Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
October
- Month-LongCybersecurity Awareness Month
- VariableMs. Veteran America Pageant
- VariableVeterans Small Business Week
- 2nd MondayColumbus Day
- Oct 6, 2001Afghanistan War Began
- Oct 13, 1775Navy Birthday
- Oct 26National Day of the Deployed
- Oct 31Halloween
November
- Month-LongNational Veterans and Military Families Month
- Month-LongWarrior Care Month
- VariableNFL Salute to Service Week
- VariableNCAA Armed Forces Classic Basketball Game
- VariableDaylight Saving Time – Fall Back
- Nov 10, 1775Marine Corps Birthday
- Nov 11Veterans Day (Victory Day for WWI)
- 3rd ThursdayThanksgiving
December
- VariableArmed Forces Bowl
- VariableArmy vs. Navy Game
- VariableMilitary Bowl
- Dec 7, 1941Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- Dec 13, 1636National Guard Birthday
- Dec 14Wreaths Across America Day
- Dec 15, 2011Iraq War Official End
- Dec 16Battle of the Bulge
- Dec 20, 2019Space Force Birthday
- Dec 25Christmas
USAG Hawaii FY26 Holiday Observances
Calendar Year 2026 Schedule — January through September 2026
Official Headquarters, United States Army Garrison Hawaii Schedule
- 7Federal Holidays
- 13DONSA Days
- 1Organizational Day
- 4Remaining Block Leave Days
- January 1-4, 2026Winter Block Leave (Conclusion)Opportunity Leave Window ExtensionExtended Leave Period
- January 1, 2026 (Thursday)New Year's DayFederal Holiday
- January 2, 2026 (Friday)DONSAFollowing New Year's DayDay of No Scheduled Activity
- January 16, 2026 (Friday)DONSAPreceding MLK Jr. BirthdayDay of No Scheduled Activity
- January 19, 2026 (Monday)Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.Federal Holiday
- February 09, 2026 (Monday)DONSA (Superbowl)25ID Post-Event AlignmentDay of No Scheduled Activity
- February 13, 2026 (Friday)DONSAPreceding Presidents DayDay of No Scheduled Activity
- February 16, 2026 (Monday)Presidents Day / Washington's BirthdayFederal Holiday
- March 13, 2026 (Friday)DONSA ICW School BreakUSAG Hawaii Calendar SyncDay of No Scheduled Activity
- March 16-20, 2026 (Mon-Fri)Hawaii Schools Spring BreakManaged Leave Window: March 14-22Situational Awareness
- March 26, 2026 (Thursday)DONSA (Prince Kuhio Day)USAG Hawaii Local ObservanceDay of No Scheduled Activity
- April 3, 2026 (Friday)DONSA (Good Friday)USARPAC / I CORPS DesignatedDay of No Scheduled Activity
- April 6, 2026 (Monday)DONSA (Easter Monday)USARPAC / I CORPS DesignatedDay of No Scheduled Activity
- May 22, 2026 (Friday)USAG Hawaii Organizational DayOrganizational Event
- May 25, 2026 (Monday)Memorial DayFederal Holiday
- May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)DONSA (Memorial Day Alignment)USAG Hawaii Local ObservanceDay of No Scheduled Activity
- June 19, 2026 (Friday)JuneteenthFederal Holiday
- June 22, 2026 (Monday)DONSAFollowing JuneteenthDay of No Scheduled Activity
- July 3, 2026 (Friday)DONSA (Independence Day)Preceding Independence DayDay of No Scheduled Activity
- July 6, 2026 (Monday)DONSAFollowing Independence DayDay of No Scheduled Activity
- August 21, 2026 (Friday)DONSA (Hawaii Statehood Day)State Holiday AlignmentDay of No Scheduled Activity
- September 4, 2026 (Friday)DONSAPreceding Labor DayDay of No Scheduled Activity
- September 7, 2026 (Monday)Labor DayFederal Holiday
Critical Policy Directives
Winter Block Leave Termination: The initial holiday phase concludes on January 4, 2026. Normal operational footprints resume following this block window.
Organizational Day: May 22, 2026 - The place of duty for all USAG Hawaii personnel is the official site. Personnel on approved leave, mission-essential duty, or temporary duty are excused.
Civilian & Contractor Terms: Training holidays must not affect mission output or support to the Joint Warfighter. Subject to supervisor approval, civilian staff may utilize annual leave on DONSAs. Contractors must strictly conform to their specific company contract terms.
Holiday Categories
- Federal Holiday
- DONSA
- Organizational
- Block Leave
- Situational Awareness