Hawaii Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Hawaii submitted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, putting at risk 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)
1,056
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
0.96%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 136 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 183 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 136 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFS Group L.P. ("DFS") | Honolulu | 183 | Closure | |
| Kauai Coffee | Kalaheo | 136 | Closure |
Topping the list was 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.