1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026 in the UK
1 February 2027 to 28 February 2027 in the US
Black History Month is an annual month‑long observance celebrating the history, achievements, and cultural contributions of Black communities, widely recognised in February in the United States and October in the United Kingdom.
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- When is Black History Month 2026?
- Black History Month 2026 is on Thursday, 1 October 2026 in the UK and Monday, 1 February 2027 in the United States.
- What day of the week is Black History Month 2026?
- It falls on Thursday in the UK and Monday in the United States.
- How is Black History Month calculated?
- In the UK, this observance begins on 1 October and runs until the end of October each year. In the United States, this observance begins on 1 February and runs until the end of February each year.