Travel Information for Hawai‘i Visitors

Aloha travelers,

The U.S. federal government shutdown is now in effect as of 6:01 p.m. HST on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is working closely with the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) and its partners to monitor this situation and its impacts on visitor-related operations across the Hawaiian Islands.

Key Information

You do not need to cancel or postpone your trip to Hawaii. Travel to and within the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected by the federal government shutdown. Please review the information below for specific impacts to your visit. Travel to and within the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected by the federal government shutdown.

Air Travel & Airport Operations

The latest Hawaii Travel Information:

Flights are operating normally.

  • Flights to the Hawaiian Islands and within the state should remain largely unaffected
  • Essential federal government workers such as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security

Administration (TSA) agents will continue to work in the event of a federal shutdown, ensuring safety and security.

Traveler Tips:

  • Check with your airline for the status of your flight before heading to the airport
  • Allow extra time to pass through TSA security as a precautionary measure against potential baggage screening delays.

What Remains Open

  • State parks
  • County parks
  • Public beaches
  • Public trails

National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and Federal Facilities

  • Please note that while the following sites remain open, facilities and services are currently limited due to reduced staffing.
  • For your safety and enjoyment, please stay on marked trails at all times and be prepared for limited ranger assistance.
  • We ask all visitors to practice “Leave No Trace” principles and pack out all garbage, as waste services are limited.
  • For the most current information, please call the facility directly before your visit.

Kauai

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: 808-828-1413 | Open with advanced reservations; visitor center and gift shop closed.

Oʻahu

Pearl Harbor National Memorial: 808-422-3399 | Open, normal operations.

  • Visitor Center
  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • USS Oklahoma Memorial
  • USS Utah Memorial

Maui

Haleakalā National Park: 808-572-4400 | Open with advanced reservations for sunrise

Hawai‘i Island

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: 808-985-6000 | Open with limited services and facilities

  • Volcano Art Gallery: 808-967-7565
  • Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: 808-985-7373
  • Kilauea Military Camp: 808-208-9110
  • Volcano House: 808-756-9625

Potential Closures

National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and Federal Facilities

National parks, wildlife refuges, and federal facilities in Hawaii may be closed or have limited access during the federal government shutdown. If you plan to visit, please call the site directly for the latest operating hours and visitor information. Websites for these locations may not be maintained during the shutdown.

Oahu

National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl): 808-532-3720

Maui

Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center: 808-879-2818

Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: 808-573-7430 ext. 238

Molokai

Kalaupapa National Historical Park: 808-567-6802

Hawaii Island

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park: 808-326-9057

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center: 808-725-5800

Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: 808-882-7218

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historic Park: 808-328-2326

When Will National Parks Reopen?

The affected parks and attractions will remain closed until the federal government reopens. We do not currently know how long the shutdown will last. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

Need More Information?

For Additional Hawaii Travel Information:

Hawai‘i Tourism Call Center
1-800-GOHAWAII (1-800-464-2924)

Local News Sources
For the latest updates on the shutdown and its impacts: