Hawaii Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Hawaii reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 319 workers. The average filing covered 160 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
319
Workers Affected
160
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Hawaii (DOL/BLS)
2.2%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
1,025
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
0.96%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 136 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 183 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 136 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFS Group L.P. ("DFS") | Honolulu | 183 | Closure | |
| Kauai Coffee | Kalaheo | 136 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from DFS Group L.P. ("DFS") at its Honolulu facility, reporting 183 affected workers. Kauai Coffee followed with 136 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Hawaii for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Hawaii.