Start the Year of the Horse on a high note by joining the vibrant Lunar New Year festivities on Oahu. Whether you’re a long-time resident or visiting Honolulu for the first time, celebrating the Lunar New Year is a memorable way to experience the beauty and traditions of Chinese culture. Read on to learn more about some of the biggest Year of the Horse celebrations happening across Oahu in the coming weeks.

Watch as Chad Takesue, chief sales officer for Locations, gives an Oahu real estate market update to Hawaii News Now Sunrise host Howard Dicus in January 2026.

If home improvement is on your 2026 to-do list, mark your calendar for the BIA Hawaii BIG Home Building & Remodeling Show, happening January 23–25 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. This three-day event is Hawaii’s ultimate one-stop shop for remodeling ideas, expert advice and family-friendly fun.

As 2026 begins, Oahu’s luxury real estate market continues to set the bar for ultra-high-end living in Hawaii. Limited inventory, irreplaceable oceanfront land, and legacy estates in premier neighborhoods have pushed prices to historic levels—particularly along Diamond Head and Kahala.