Here’s a 2024 calendar of some of the national Heritage, Diversity, and Appreciation Months that Houstonians celebrate.  If there is a heritage or celebration month that we missed, let us know at info@heritagesociety.org.  

February- African American/Black History Month, American History Month

March- National Women’s History Month, Irish American Heritage Month, Greek American Heritage Month, Gender Equality Month, Texas History Month, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Ethnic Equality Month

April- Celebrate Diversity Month, National Arab American Heritage Month, Tartan (Scottish American) Heritage Month, Community Service Month, Earth Month, Autism Awareness Month

May- Asian/Pacific Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, South Asian Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Military Appreciation Month, Indian Heritage Month, Mental Health Month, Personal History Awareness Month, Speech and Hearing Awareness Month

June- LGBTQ Pride Month, Caribbean American Heritage Month, Black Music Month, Juneteenth

July- French American Heritage Month, Independence Day (City’s celebration is back at Sam Houston Park in 2022)

August - Houston’s Birthday!

September- National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15); German American Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), National Guide Dog Month

October- Family History Month, Italian American Heritage Month, National Family History Month, Filipino American Month, Polish American Month; LGBTQ History Month

November- Native American & Alaska Native Heritage Month, National Native American Heritage Month