Research & Economic Analysis

2nd Quarter 2026 Report

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The total number of bankruptcy filings in Hawai‘i decreased 1.8 percent or by 5 cases for the first quarter of 2026, from the same quarter of 2025.

The number of Chapter 7 filings, the largest category, increased 11.6 percent or 18 cases in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same quarter in 2025. Chapter 7 filings are intended to liquidate assets and discharge debt.

Chapter 11 filings increased from 2 cases in the first quarter of 2025 to 5 cases in the first quarter of 2026. Chapter 11 filings involve the structuring of repayment plans for companies.

Chapter 13 filings decreased 22.3 percent or 27 cases in the first quarter of 2026, from the same quarter of 2025. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows debtors to work out repayment arrangements with creditors.

For quarterly bankruptcy statistics, see: https://www.uscourts.gov/statistics-reports/caseload-statistics-data-tables

For District of Hawaii monthly statistics, see: www.hib.uscourts.gov/stats/index_stats.html