1 October 2020 to 31 October 2020 in the UK
1 February 2020 to 29 February 2020 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 2020?
- Black History Month 2020 is on Thursday, 1 October 2020 in the UK and Saturday, 1 February 2020 in the United States.
- What day of the week is Black History Month 2020?
- It falls on Thursday in the UK and Saturday 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.