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First Day of Black History Month 2026 in the United States

Is First Day of Black History Month a Public Holiday?

This is not a public holiday. Government and public offices, businesses, and schools are not closed for this observation but may hold special events and outreach programs to commemorate the beginning of the month-long annual observation.

First Day of Black History Month Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sat Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2021 Mon Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2022 Tue Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2023 Wed Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2024 Thu Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2025 Sat Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2026 Sun Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2027 Mon Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2028 Tue Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2029 Thu Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance
2030 Fri Feb 1 First Day of Black History Month Annual Monthly Observance

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