Independence Day (Hawaii)

Hawaiian Independence Day
Flyer for the 30th anniversary celebration in 1873
Official nameLā Kūʻokoʻa
Observed byHawaii
SignificanceInternational recognition of the independence of the Hawaiian Kingdom
DateNovember 28
Next timeNovember 28, 2024 (2024-11-28)
Frequencyannual
First time1843
Related toHawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day

Hawaiian Independence Day (Hawaiian: Lā Kūʻokoʻa) was a national holiday celebrated annually on November 28 to commemorate the signing of Anglo-Franco Proclamation of 1843, the official diplomatic recognition of the independence and sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom by Great Britain and France. It is still celebrated today by proponents of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.