Hawaiian Independence Day | |
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![]() Flyer for the 30th anniversary celebration in 1873 | |
Official name | Lā Kūʻokoʻa |
Observed by | Hawaii |
Significance | International recognition of the independence of the Hawaiian Kingdom |
Date | November 28 |
Next time | November 28, 2024 |
Frequency | annual |
First time | 1843 |
Related to | Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day |
Hawaiian Independence Day (Hawaiian: Lā Kūʻokoʻa) was a national holiday celebrated annually on November 28 to commemorate the signing of Anglo-Franco Proclamation of 1843, the official diplomatic recognition of the independence and sovereignty of the Hawaiian Kingdom by Great Britain and France. It is still celebrated today by proponents of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.