SPAM musubi is a signature snack in Hawaiʻi. A simple combination of white rice, SPAM, nori (seaweed), there’s really nothing better than a freshly made SPAM musubi—except for a free one.
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is celebrating the 6th annual National SPAM Musubi on Aug. 8, 2026, a holiday created by the local company back in 2021. National SPAM Musubi Day is an homage to the rich cultural story behind the SPAM musubi—from its Japanese roots to its evolution as an iconic Island staple. And the date for the holiday (8/08), is a nod to Hawaiʻi’s 808 area code.
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You can celebrate National SPAM Musubi Day by visiting L&L Hawaiian Barbecue. From 12 to 4 p.m. local time at L&L locations across the country, you can grab one free SPAM musubi. Select locations in Hawaiʻi are even holding delicious giveaways and entertainment.
Visit hawaiianbarbecue.com to learn more about National SPAM Musubi Day.
