UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)	December 15, 2003

BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-6887	99-0148992
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
130 Merchant Street, Honolulu, Hawaii		96813
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)		(808) 537-8430

Item 5.Other Events

(a)Exhibit 99.1

Press Release: Allan R. Landon Named President of Bank of Hawaii Corporation

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 15, 2003	BANK OF HAWAII CORPORATION
	/s/ Michael E. O’Neill
	Michael E. O’Neill
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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