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January 2026 events & updates at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

December 23, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

A remote uninhabited coastline with a grove of palm trees and white sand beach framed by rough windy blue ocean — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

January kicks off the new year off with a flurry of special events! It’s Volcano Awareness Month, ten 2026 fee-free dates have been announced, and park ranger programs at Kīlauea and Kahuku are going strong. Plan ahead for these events:

Read the official NPS source

What Travelers Need to Know

Confirm whether your planned visit requires a reservation, ticket or permit, and check the official availability and fees before booking.

Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.

Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.

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