Heritage Months and Observances

What Are Heritage Months?

In the United States, Heritage Months are periods within the year that are designated to celebrate and acknowledge various ethnic and marginalized groups. These are times to celebrate and educate others on various groups’ histories and contributions to American History. These are also important opportunities that help us understand our own cultures and identities as well as the cultures of others. If you are already planning an event for an upcoming heritage month, please let us know.

Heritage Months:

January

- Martin Luther King, Jr. History
- Muslim American Heritage Month

February

- African American/Black History
- Ash Wednesday
- Lunar New Year

March

- Easter Day
- Greek American Heritage Month
- Irish American Heritage Month
- National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- Women's History

April

- Arab-American Heritage Month
- Autism Acceptance Month
- Deaf History Month
- Earth Month
- National Graduate Student Appreciation Week

May

- Asian American and Pacific Islander History
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Memorial Day

June

- Juneteenth
- LGBTQ+ Pride
- National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

July

- French American Heritage Month
- National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

September

- Hispanic Heritage Month
- National Diversity Awareness Month

August

- National Civility Month

October

- Disability Employment Awareness
- Filipino American History Month (FAHM)
- German-American Heritage Month
- Global Diversity Awareness Month
- Italian-American Heritage
- Polish-American Heritage Month