1 October 2017 to 31 October 2017 in the UK
1 February 2017 to 28 February 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Black History Month 2017?
- Black History Month 2017 is on Sunday, 1 October 2017 in the UK and Wednesday, 1 February 2017 in the United States.
- What day of the week is Black History Month 2017?
- It falls on Sunday in the UK and Wednesday 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.