Monday, Sept. 15, marked the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and if you couldn't tell by the name, it's a month dedicated to recognizing t he accomplishments of the Hispanic community.

Here's what to know about Hispanic Heritage Month 2025.

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

The month-long observance in the U.S. dates back to 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a week-long observance for Latino-Americans.

The celebration began on Sept. 15 to coincide with the Independence Day of several Latin American countries, including:

Sept. 15 - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua

Sept. 16 – Mexico

Sept. 18 – Chile

Sept. 21 - Belize

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance to 30 da ys — Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 — annually.

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