Christmas takes place in Hawaiʻi on 25 December 2023.

Hawaiʻi’s Christmas traditions include Santa leaving gifts under a tropical Christmas tree and families spending time together. There’s no-snow, Santa wears surf shorts and Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) is the Hawaiian season’s greeting!

*As Christmas approaches more events will be announced, please bookmark this page and refer back to it for updatesNote, some events require tickets to be purchased in advance.

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

Top Oahu Experiences to Book in December 2023:

CHRISTMAS POP-UP BARS & HOLIDAY COCKTAILS:

CHRISTMAS MEALS:
*For dine-in Christmas meals, reservations are required.

  • Special Christmas Dinner Menu at Waikiki Leia (4-24 December 2023)
  • D’lish Christmas Brunch with Santa (23 December 2023)
  • Christmas Brunch & Dinner Buffets at Quiora at Ritz Carlton Waikiki (24 & 25 December 2023)
  • Holiday Feast at Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel (24 December 2023-1 January 2024)
  • Christmas Eve Celebration at Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel (24 December 2023)
  • Festive Turkish Menu at Istanbul Hawaii (23, 24, 25, 30 & 31 December 2023)
  • Christmas Buffet at Makana Lani at Alohilani Resort (24 & 25 December 2023)
  • Christmas Eve Poolside Plates at SWELL at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Eve Dinner at Azure at The Royal Hawaiian (TBC December 2023)
  • 7 Course Holiday Dinner at Arancino Kahala (TBC December 2023)
  • Holiday Menu at Pesca Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Brunch Buffet at Chart House Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Buffet Menu at SHOR at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas in Waikiki Lunch & Dinner Menus at Tiki’s Grill & Bar (TBC December 2023)
  • 53 by the Sea Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Brunch & Dinner (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Brunch Buffet at M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Buffet at Side Street Inn (TBC December 2023)
  • Hideout Christmas at The Laylow Hotel (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Dinner at M.A.C. 24/7 Restaurant (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Dinner at Azure at The Royal Hawaiian (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Day Poolside Plate at SWELL at Alohilani Resort (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Dinner at Beachhouse at the Moana (TBC December 2023)
  • Book the Three Star Sunset Dinner & Show Cruise or Sunset Dinner Cruise for Christmas day dinner (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Specials Brunch & Dinner at Basalt Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas Dinner at The Edge at Sheraton Waikiki (TBC December 2023)
  • Holiday Menu at Chart House Waikiki (TBC December 2023)

CHRISTMAS TO-GO MEALS:
*For to-go Christmas meals, pre-orders are required.

  • Christmas Take-Out Prime Rib Bento by Artizen (TBC December 2023)
  • Christmas FEAST by Jon Matsubara (TBC December 2023)

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