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Here’s how you can celebrate ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi this year

Jan. 26, 2026

This year, Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi begins with Ola Ka ʻĪ, a joyful, family-friendly celebration that centers keiki, ʻike Hawaiʻi and pilina.

Across the pae ʻāina, Ola Ka ʻĪ events will feature student-led entertainment and storytelling, hands-on “make & take” stations, games, shopping and informational booths plus the return of the hoʻokūkū haʻi ʻōlelo, a Hawaiian-language speech competition for students in grades K–12.

Through a collaboration between Kūlaniākea, Kanaeokana and KS Kaiāulu, these events bring together students from Hawaiian language immersion schools, their ʻohana, educators and 30+ community organizations — all committed to making ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi seen, heard and lived in public spaces.

There’s something for everyone! Join us as we celebrate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and help it thrive for generations to come.

Ola Ka ʻĪ: Ianuali, Pepeluali & Malaki 2026

Ola Ka ʻĪ Koʻolau
Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.
Windward Mall, Oʻahu

Ola Ka ʻĪ Hilo
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m.
Prince Kūhiō Mall

Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui
Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m.
Maui Mall

Ola Ka ʻĪ ʻEwa
Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.
Ka Makana Aliʻi

Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Kukui Grove Center

Ola Ka ʻĪ Honolulu
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Kahala Mall

Ola Ka ʻĪ Kona
Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m.
Keauhou Shopping Center


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Kawaiaha‘o Plaza

567 South King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 523-6200

KS Hawai‘i

16-716 Volcano Rd.
Kea‘au, HI 96749
(808) 982-0000

KS Kapālama

1887 Makuakāne St.
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 842-8211

KS Maui

275 ‘A‘apueo Pkwy
Pukalani, HI 96768
(808) 572-3100

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