- South Asian Heritage Month moves to – 1 to 31 July 2026
Celebrate. Commemorate. Educate. South Asian Heritage Month is a nationally observed programme bringing communities, institutions and individuals together to explore, celebrate and deepen understanding of South Asian heritage across the UK and beyond.
Unity in Diversity is the theme for South Asian Heritage Month 2026, celebrating the extraordinary breadth and richness of South Asian communities in the UK and worldwide. South Asia is a region of extraordinary diversity: eight countries, hundreds of languages, multiple faiths, and millennia of shared and distinct histories.
This theme invites us to explore what unites us across these differences, shared values, intertwined histories, a common commitment to community and belonging, while celebrating the beauty and strength that diversity brings.
Learn About SAHM
South Asian Heritage Month first took place in 2020, created to ensure that the intertwined histories of the UK and South Asia are understood, celebrated and commemorated. The month seeks to explore the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.
South Asian culture has made a profound impact on Britain through food, clothing, music, language, enterprise and community life. SAHM provides a dedicated space to embrace and celebrate this history and identity, and to showcase what being South Asian in the 21st century looks and feels like.
From 2026, the month moves to 1–31 July, aligning with the broader global movement and making it easier for everyone to participate.
Full History of SAHMSouth Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for employers to go beyond a one-day acknowledgement and build a culture of genuine inclusion. We support organisations of all sizes to mark the month in a way that is meaningful, structured and lasting.
Engage Your WorkplaceWhether you attend an event, submit a story, engage your workplace or simply spread the word, your participation makes the month what it is.
