Hispanic Heritage Month from PBS Learning Media
9/1/2026
Why Do We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
In the United States, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month each year from September 15 to October 15. But do your students know why we honor this important month or how we recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities?
Introduce your class to the ways that Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated across the country, the origin of the holiday, and a few notable Hispanic American figures using this quick video.
Note: This video is also available in Spanish.
