Thanksgiving on Oʻahu

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:

Book a Sunset Dinner Cruise for Thanksgiving day dinner (23 November 2023)
Book a 2-Hour Sunset Cruise for Thanksgiving dusk (23 November 2023)
Book an Oahu Luau to celebrate Thanksgiving, just make sure you choose the 23 November 2023 as your date! These luau are open and running on Thanksgiving: Chief’s Luau at Wet ‘n’ Wild Hawaii, Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower Marketplace and Germaine’s Luau on Oahu’s West Side *Please note, don’t expect a Thanksgiving buffet here – most luau will not deviate far from the Hawaiian food experience but may add a little Thanksgiving flair.
Waikiki Holiday Parade from 7pm-9pm along Kalakaua Avenue (24 November 2023)
Thanksgiving with Anuhea at Blue Note Hawaii (24 & 25 November 2023)

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 Menu at Umi’s By Vikram Garg at Halepuna Hotel (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Dinner at Hoku’s Restaurant at Kahala Hotel & Resort (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner at Plumeria Beach House (23 November 2023)
Happy Thanksgiving! at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet Menu at 100 Sails Restaurant (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Menu at 100 Sails Restaurant (23-26 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Prixe Fix Menu at Merriman’s Honolulu (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Prix Fixe at Eating House 1849 (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Specials at Basalt Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Buffet at Makani Lani at Alohilani Resort (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Day at Deck Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving at Duke’s Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Turkey at Tiki’s at Tiki’s Grill & Bar (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving on Deck at Deck Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Dinner at Azure at Royal Hawaiian (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Luau on the Ocean Lawn at Royal Hawaiian (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Dinner at The Edge of Waikiki at Sheraton Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Buffet at Chart House Waikiki (23 November 2023)
Hideout Thanksgiving Menu at The Laylow Hotel (23 November 2023)
Thanksgiving Menu at Moku Kitchen in Kakaako (23 November 2023)
Our Favorite Oahu Experiences

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

Thanksgiving Dinner Package Pickup 2023 at Deck Waikiki (Pre-order by 18 November & Pick Up 23 November 2023)
MW Restaurant Thanksgiving Menu Take Out Only (Pre-order by 21 November & Pick Up 23 November 2023)
Complete Take Home Thanksgiving Dinner by Tex808 (Pre-order & Pick Up 23 November 2023)

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).