Frederick Douglass Day

Celebrated annually to honor one of the most important abolitionists, writers, orators, and leaders on the day he was reportedly born. Carter G. Woodson established Black History Month in February because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

Heritage Months and Dates

February

Black History Month in the United States and Canada

March

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month Women’s History Month

April

Autism Awareness Month Celebrate Diversity Month National Arab American Heritage Month National Deaf History Month National Volunteer Month

May

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States Jewish American Heritage Month Mental Health Awareness Month

June

LGBTQ+ Pride Month Immigrant Heritage Month

October

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Global Diversity Awareness Month National Hispanic Heritage Month

November

National Native American Heritage Month