AAPI Heritage Month 2026 brings major festivals, film premieres and cultural celebrations across the US

Communities across the country are celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with events honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture throughout May.

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AAPI Heritage Month celebrations have been taking place across the country since the start of the month as museums, cultural organizations and local groups roll out weeks of programming honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage. This year’s calendars include film festivals, parades, night markets…