Hawaii Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Hawaii posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, affecting 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)
2.4%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
963
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.95%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 136 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 183 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, 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 largest notice was filed by 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.