New Year’s Eve takes place in Hawaiʻi on 31 December 2024.

New Year’s Day on the 1st of January heralds the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It’s the day after New Year’s Eve, a day-off work for the general population. It’s a relatively quiet day on Oʻahu, apart from a sales storm that hits local shopping centers.

*As New Year’s Eve 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 New Year’s Eve in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Oʻahu in 2024-25

*For most New Year’s Eve events, reservations are required. For restaurant’s that use OpenTable, look for the events under the Experiences section of their profile.

NEW YEAR’S CRUISES:

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS:

NEW YEAR’S EVE MEALS:
*For dine-in New Year’s Eve meals, reservations are required.

NEW YEAR’S DAY MEALS:
*For dine-in New Year’s Day meals, reservations are required.

Top Oahu Experiences to Book in December 2024:

Top Oahu Experiences to Book in January 2025:

FUKUBUKURO:

  • Fukubukuro spans the first few days of the New Year. Fukubukuro (fuku means luck and bukuro means a bag) or Lucky Bags is an event where bags containing mystery products are sold for a set price that is well below the value if purchased separately. The hitch? You won’t know what’s inside the bag until after you purchase it. This New Year’s custom is popular in Japan and has gained momentum in Hawaii. Select merchants on Oahu including those at International Market Place, Royal Hawaiian Center, and Ala Moana Center promote Fukubukuro activities.
  • Fukubukuro at International Market Place (31 Dec 2024-1 Jan 2024)

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