Visiting Pearl Harbor on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2025

Every December 7th, thousands of families, veterans, and students pause to remember the events of 1941 and honor the 2,403 lives lost. In 2025, the 84th anniversary falls on a Sunday, making it the perfect weekend to bring the whole family (or your school group) to Oʻahu for a meaningful day of reflection.

Here’s your complete, respectful visitor guide—plus exactly what to wear so you feel comfortable, covered, and quietly patriotic without breaking any site rules.

1. Secure Your Tickets Early (They Sell Out FAST on Dec 7)

• Free tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial program are released 8 weeks + 1 day in advance at 3 PM HST on gov.
• On Remembrance Day itself, an additional 1,000 same-day tickets drop at 7 AM—set that alarm!
• Pro tip: The Passport to Pearl Harbor ($89.99) includes all four sites (Arizona, Missouri, Bowfin, Aviation Museum) and is the only way to guarantee entry if free tickets vanish.

Official site: pearlharboroahu.com

2. What to Wear: Respectful Aloha Attire That Honors the Day

Pearl Harbor has a strict dress code—no swimsuits, beach cover-ups, or clothing with profanity. Military personnel often wear dress uniforms; civilians are asked to “dress modestly.”

This is where JAMS World’s new 60th Anniversary Navy & White Archival Collection shines. These limited pieces were pulled straight from 1960s–1970s vault patterns in subdued navy, crisp white, and soft sky blues—perfect “navy-friendly prints” that read as respectful aloha attire instead of loud tourist shirts.

On December 7, 2025, JAMS World will donate 10% of all proceeds to the Pearl Harbor Historic Partnership. Shop the collection here:

60th Anniversary Navy & White Collection

3. Lesser-Known Memorials Worth the Walk

Most visitors only see Arizona. Give yourself extra time for:

• USS Oklahoma Memorial (beautiful white standards for each sailor lost)
• USS Utah Memorial (quiet spot on the opposite shore)
• Battleship Missouri “Surrender Deck” (where WWII ended)
• The new “Court of the Missing” at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)—especially moving on Dec 7.

4. Explaining Pearl Harbor to Kids (Without Scaring Them)

Focus on themes of bravery, teamwork, and resilience. The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum has flight simulators and kid-sized uniforms that make history fun. Bring a simple sentence they can repeat:

“Brave people protect others, and we remember them so we can be brave too.”

1. Full 2025 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Schedule & Ceremony Details

Here’s the official 2025 schedule released by the National Park Service and Pearl Harbor Historic Partnership (as of Dec 2025):

Pro tip for families: If you can’t get Arizona tickets, the 10:45 AM Oklahoma service is just as moving and usually has space.

Your Pearl Harbor Day Outfit Pairing Guide (All JAMS World)

Still not sure what vibe fits you? Take the 60-second quiz:

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Final Tips for a Smooth Day

• Arrive 45–60 minutes before your reserved time
• Bags larger than 18″ are not allowed—use a JAMS World tote or leave it in the car
• Sunscreen, water bottle, comfortable shoes (you’ll walk ~3 miles if you see everything)

December 7 is about remembrance, gratitude, and teaching the next generation why freedom isn’t free. Dressing in quiet, beautiful aloha wear from JAMS World lets you honor the day while staying cool and comfortable in Hawaiʻi’s sunshine.

Ready to build your respectful Pearl Harbor outfit (and support a great cause)?

Shop the 60th Anniversary Navy & White Collection now →

See you at the harbor—wearing your aloha with meaning. 🌺