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

TEACHERS' GROSS ANNUAL SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective School Year 2008-09