Culturally Significant Dates
The purpose of this Calendar of Culturally Significant Dates is to celebrate the diversity of South San Francisco’s residents and to promote inclusiveness throughout the calendar year. The City seeks to foster understanding and respect for the rights of all individuals regarding their beliefs, values, and customs. This calendar recognizes the country’s national holidays, significant multicultural celebrations, and events that are celebrated by the City’s diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious communities. Please be advised that the information contained in this calendar is presented in good faith and is not exhaustive of every event that may be celebrated within the City and around the world.
January 2027
- Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 2027
Black History Month
- Feb. 1: National Freedom Day
- Feb. 6: Lunar New Year
- Feb. 15: Presidents' Day
March 2027
Irish Heritage Month
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Women's History Month
- Feb. 7 - Mar. 8: Ramadan
- Mar. 8: International Women’s Day
- Apr 9: Day of (No) Silence
- Mar. 31: Cesar Chavez Day
April 2027
Autism Awareness Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
Deaf History Month
- April 21 - 29: Passover
- March 26: Good Friday
- March 28: Easter Sunday
May 2027
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Older Americans Month
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo
- May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
- May 21: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- May 31: Memorial Day
June 2027
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
- June 2: Native American Citizenship Day
- June 19: Juneteenth
July 2027
- July 4: Independence Day
- July 26: Disability Independence Day
- June 1: Samoan Independence Day
- July 30: International Day of Friendship
August 2026
- Aug 26: Women’s Equality Day
September 2026
- Sep 7: Labor Day
- Sep 15 – Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
- Oct. 18 - 24: United Against Hate Week
October 2026
Italian-American Heritage Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Filipino-American Heritage Month
- Sep. 11 - 13: Rosh Hashanah
- Sep. 20 - 21: Yom Kippur
- Oct. 12: National Indigenous People’s Day
- Oct. 12: Columbus Day
November 2026
National Native American Heritage Month
- Nov. 8: Diwali (Festival of Lights)
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day
- Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day
December 2026