Federal Government Shutdown: Travel Information for Hawai‘i Visitors

Last Updated: 3 October at 2:00 p.m. HST

Key Information

You do not need to cancel or postpone your trip to Hawai‘i. 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.

Air Travel & Airport Operations

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

All State and County facilities continue normal operations:

  • 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. 

Kauaʻi

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

Potential Closures

National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and Federal Facilities

National parks, wildlife refuges, and federal facilities in Hawai‘i 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.

Oʻahu

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

Moloka‘i 

Kalaupapa National Historical Park: 808-567-6802

Hawaiʻi Island

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?

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: