Year-round schools typically have fall recess, and might have longer winter and spring recesses.
The state of Hawaii has a modified year round calendar that includes a fall break in October.
During winter, there is a three week break which includes Christmas and New Year's Day.
During spring, there is a one week break.
Student Holidays (in addition to holidays that fall within recesses):
- Admission Day (August)
- Labor Day; Teacher Institute Day (October)
- General Election Day (even years)
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day and following day
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Last day of 1st semester
- Presidents' Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (if in session)
The State of Hawaii and Department of Education (DOE) offers many employee benefits for eligible DOE employees, which include:
- Retirement benefits through the Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
- Life Insurance
- Health Benefits (Including Premium Conversion Plan (PCP), Tax Deferral Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and the State’s Deferred Compensation Plan (Island Savings Plan)
- Resources for Employee Assistance & Counseling Help (REACH)
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits
- Temporary Disability Insurance Benefits
