HI HB678

Establishes Lā Kūkōkoa (Hawaiian Recognition Day) on November 28 as an official state holiday, commemorating when Great Britain and France recognized Hawaiian Kingdom independence on that date in 1843, followed by United States recognition on July 6, 1844.

Adds Lā Kūkōkoa to the list of state holidays in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 8-1, placing it between Veterans' Day (November 11) and Christmas Day (December 25).

Recognizes the historical significance of the holiday, which was first officially celebrated in 1847 under Kamehameha III and remained a national holiday through the Provisional Government, Republic, and early Territory of Hawaii periods.

Effective date of July 1, 2065 (44 years after bill introduction in 2021).