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What heritage month is August?

August has no nationally recognized heritage month, but it's full of national days and festivals.

National days, holidays & festivals in August 2027

Fri, Aug 6
Jamaican Independence Day
Jamaican
Sun, Aug 8
Dominican Day Parade, New York City
Dominican
Tue, Aug 10
Ecuadorian Independence Day
Ecuadorian
Sat, Aug 14
Pakistan Independence Day
Pakistani
Sun, Aug 15
Indian Independence Day
Indian
Sun, Aug 15
Korean Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)
Korean
Thu, Aug 19
Afghan Independence Day
Afghan
Tue, Aug 24
Ukrainian Independence Day
Ukrainian
Tue, Aug 31
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day
Trinidadian & Tobagonian
Date varies
India Day Parade, New York City
Indian

Holidays that follow a lunar or religious calendar are listed without a fixed date because they move every year. Missing one? Post it as an event in your community.

Ways to celebrate

Cook a family recipe and share it, ask an older relative about the old days (our interview questions help), find a festival near you, or join your heritage community.

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