Cultural observances

Each year, UW Medicine recognizes and observes a range of cultural celebrations through education and awareness, events and activities, employee profile articles and articles of historical or current relevance to the cultural observance.

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A year’s worth of celebrations

Each year, UW Medicine recognizes and observes a range of cultural celebrations:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (January)
Black History Month (February)
Women’s History Month (March)
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Pride Month (June)
Juneteenth (June 19)
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)
Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct. 11)
Native American Heritage Month (November)

Calendar of Holidays and Religious Observances

For Washington’s holiday and observance calendar, please review the Washington State Council of Presidents Holiday and Observance Calendar.