South Asian Heritage Month

Category: Diversity
South Asian Heritage Month in USA in 2026
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About South Asian Heritage Month

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Dates of South Asian Heritage Month
2026 USA Friday, May 1stSouth Asian Heritage Month
2025 USA Thursday, May 1stSouth Asian Heritage Month
2024 USA Wednesday, May 1stSouth Asian Heritage Month
2023 USA Monday, May 1stSouth Asian Heritage Month
2022 USA Sunday, May 1stSouth Asian Heritage Month
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of South Asian Heritage Month

South Asian Heritage Month is the name given to the month-long celebration each May of the presence and heritage of people with roots in the South Asian countries of Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.

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