Hispanic Heritage Month

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Dates of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States.

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Significance of September 15

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Marks the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

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Other Independence Days in Hispanic Heritage Month

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Mexico celebrates independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18.

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Origin of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

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Expansion of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan.

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Purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Recognizes the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

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Official Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month

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It’s a federally recognized observance in the U.S.

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Hispanic Population in the U.S.

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About 64 million Hispanics, nearly 20% of the population.

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Largest Minority Group in the U.S.

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Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in the country.

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Projected Hispanic Population by 2060

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Expected to be more than 110 million.