Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered each year as a U.S. federal holiday since 1986.
Celebrating Diversity
Learn more about the various heritage months and special days that the ABA Diversity and Inclusion Center leads in supporting, commemorating, and observing throughout the year.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history.
Women's History Month
Women's History Month takes place in March, coinciding with March 8, which is International Women's Day. The event has roots in the U.S. and international labor movements, and has been celebrated in or near March as far back as 1909.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health conditions, promoting understanding, and challenging the stigma that often surrounds them.
Neurodiversity Celebration Month
April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month, which raises awareness of neurodiversity, challenges stereotypes, highlights the contributions and talents of neurodivergent individuals, and advocates for inclusivity.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, now officially proclaimed Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, takes place in May. It celebrates the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Celebrating Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Cel-Liberation Day, is an American holiday celebrated on June 19.
Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month focuses on the disability community and celebrates their pride in being disabled and part of that community.
Hispanic/Latino/a/e/x Heritage Month
Now commonly referred to as Latino History Month – or the gender-neutral Latinx History Month – this celebration of the culture, history, and people of Latin America.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
An annual awareness campaign that takes place each October and celebrates contributions of workers with disabilities.
Native American Heritage Month
This commemorative month aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life.