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Lei Day Hawaii T-Shirt

"May Day is Lei Day in Hawai'i." A single day each year when the whole state wears flowers and remembers what they mean.

The Story Behind Lei Day

Lei Day was founded in 1928 by poet Don Blanding and writer Grace Tower Warren as a way to celebrate the Hawaiian art of lei-making and the spirit of aloha. It became an official Hawaiian state holiday and is observed every May 1st across the islands — with lei-making contests, hula performances, the crowning of a Lei Day Queen, and schoolchildren stringing plumeria and ti leaves by the hundreds. Each island has its own associated flower and color: Maui's is the lokelani, O'ahu's the 'ilima, Kaua'i's the mokihana berry.

For Lovers of Flowers & Aloha

For locals, it's the elementary-school assemblies that imprinted aloha early. For visitors, it's the holiday that reframes flowers as language — and now you wear the date.

Premium Gildan 5000 Unisex Tee

Fit & Sizing

True-to-size Gildan 5000 Unisex Classic Tee, sizes S through 2XL — order your normal size.

Care & Longevity

Durable DTG print. Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low to keep the art vivid.

Designed by Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is an independent Hawaiʻi design shop. Every design is researched with respect for Hawaiian place and culture, and every order supports a small maker — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tee run true to size?

Yes — the Gildan 5000 is a classic unisex fit. Order your usual size; size up one for a relaxed look.

What colors are available?

Available in 8 colors.

How is it printed and will it last?

Direct-to-garment printed with durable inks designed to hold color through regular washing.

Keep exploring: Hawaiian flora & nature tees, all our Hawaii t-shirts, and Hawaii art posters.