The flag of Hawaii ( Hawaiian : Ka Hae HawaiÊ '' i ) is the official flag of Hawaii as a U.S. state , as it was kingdom , protector government , republic , and territory . The flag of the state of Hawaii ( Hawaiian : Ka Hae Hawaii ) is the official standard symbolizing Hawaii as a U.S. state . ( The same flag had also previously been used by the kingdom , protectorate , republic , and territory of Hawaii ) .