Q.When is Hispanic Heritage Month? Is it September or October? I’m confused!
A. Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.
National Hispanic Heritage month was first proclaimed, on a national level, by President Lyndon Baines Johnson in 1968 and expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. The day of Sept. 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30-day period. (Congress) National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture. It honors these five Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in September. (National Hispanic Heritage Month).
