Calendar
Here are some key dates for 2021 that focus on multicultural and diverse segments in the United States that are worth knowing (information courtesy of www.reachmulticultural.com):
January
January 20: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S BIRTHDAY The birthday of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday in January.
January 25: LUNAR NEW YEAR, Also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. *5 Things to know about Chinese New Year
February
February(month): BLACK HISTORY MONTH Celebrates Black History and African American culture
March
March 31: CESAR CHAVEZ DAY honors the Mexican American farm worker and celebrates the contributions of labor leader and activist Cesar Chavez.
April
April: (month): ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH celebrating Arab American heritage, culture and contributions.
April 23: Native American GATHERING OF NATIONS where over 500 tribes gather for three days to honor their culture
April 13 – May 13, 2021: RAMADAN which is the holiest month of the Muslim year ( Islamic Holidays 2020, 2021, 2022)
May
May 13: Eid al-Fitr is the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide marking the end of Ramadan.
May: (month): ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH recognizes the contributions and culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
May: (month): JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH honors the contributions of American Jews
May: (month): HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH is observed in May 2019. Haitian Heritage Month is a celebration in the United States of Haitian heritage and culture. It was first celebrated in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1998.
May 21: WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY is a day that recognizes cultural diversity as a source of innovation, exchange and creativity.
June
June 20: WORLD REFUGEE DAY raises awareness about the plight of refugees .
August
August 9: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES celebrating the richness of indigenous cultures as well as recognizing the challenges indigenous peoples face today.
September
September 15– October 15 (month): NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH celebrates the contributions, heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
September 17: CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY commemorating the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1787 and also honors all who have become U.S. citizens.
October
October (Month): GLOBAL DIVERSITY AWARENESS MONTH increasing awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures
October 11: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY (Native American Day) Celebrates and honors Native American history and culture.
October 11: DIA DE LA RAZA, “Day of the Race”, in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.
October 31 – November 2: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS three day celebration to remember dead relatives and friends.
November
November (month): NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN and ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH honoring the history and culture of Native Americans and indigenous people in the United States. Also known as Native American Heritage Month
December
December 25: CHRISTMAS
December 26– January 1, 2020: KWANZAA is a celebration honoring African American heritage