Most tourist sites in Hawaii, including Pearl Harbor, remain open during the government shutdown. Here is more information:
Travelers heading to Hawai‘i should not cancel or postpone their trips. 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. Travelers may experience longer wait times. Travelers should check with their airline for the status of their flight before heading to the airport. They should also plan to arrive early to the airport to give themselves extra time to pass through TSA security as a precautionary measure. Visiting Hawai‘i’s national parks and wildlife refuges. Some national parks and wildlife refuges in Hawai‘i will be closed or have limited access during the federal government shutdown. If visitors plan to visit a national park or refuge on or after Oct. 1, encourage them to call or check the site’s official website for the latest alerts, operating hours, and visitor information. |
Island of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park: nps.gov/havo Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park: nps.gov/kaho Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park: nps.gov/puho Pu‘ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: nps.gov/puhe Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: nps.gov/alka Kaua‘i Kīlauea Point National Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/kilauea_point Maui Haleakalā National Park: nps.gov/hale Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/kakahaia Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/kealia_pond Moloka‘i Kalaupapa National Historical Park: nps.gov/kala O‘ahu Pearl Harbor National Memorial: nps.gov/perl Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/pearl_harbor James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge: fws.gov/refuge/james_campbell |
All state and county parks, beaches, and private businesses, including hotels, activities, attractions, tours, shops, and restaurants, will remain open. Hawai‘i Tourism Authority will post updates, information, and resources for industry partners at hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts. Visitors can get the latest information about their visit to Hawai‘i at gohawaii.com. |