Thanksgiving takes place in Hawaiʻi on 23 November 2023.

Thanksgiving began in 1621 and is celebrated annually on the 4th Thursday in November. Family and friends spend time together giving thanks for life’s blessings. Book a special Thanksgiving meal!

Don’t forget, the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year in Hawaii and all of the United States.

*As Thanksgiving approaches, events will continue to be announced. Please bookmark this page and refer back to it for updates. Note, some events require tickets to be purchased in advance.

Things to Do for Thanksgiving in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in 2023

THANKSGIVING EVENTS:

Top Oahu Experiences to Book in November 2023:

THANKSGIVING MEALS:

*For dine-in Thanksgiving meals, reservations are required. For restaurant’s that use OpenTable, look for the events under the Experiences section of their profile.

THANKSGIVING TO-GO MEALS:
*For Thanksgiving to-go meals, pre-bookings by an earlier date are required.

SHOP THE BLACK FRIDAY SALES:

  • Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving but some retailers hold Black Friday sales all-month-long, launch specials on Thanksgiving Day, or open for Midnight Madness events on the eve of Black Friday. Sales continue online on Cyber Monday (the Monday after).
  • Ala Moana Center Black Friday Deals (TBC November 2023)
  • Waikele Premium Outlets Black Friday Deals (TBC November 2023)

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