Family History Month (US)
Family History Month runs through October in the United States, encouraging people to research, record and share their family heritage.
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About the day
Family History Month takes place every October in the United States. The California Genealogical Society says it was established by the US Senate in October 2001 to encourage families to research and celebrate their heritage.
The National Genealogical Society offers free resources for the month and suggests scanning and labelling family photos, recording family memories, writing family stories and sharing them under #FamilyHistoryMonth.
It suits genealogy and DNA testing services, archives and libraries, museums, photo scanning and printing businesses, and heritage and history media.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 October 2026 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 October 2027 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 October 2028 | USA | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Genealogy services
- DNA testing
- Archives and libraries
- Museums and heritage
- Photo printing and scanning
- History media
Questions and answers
When is Family History Month (US) 2026?
Family History Month (US) 2026 runs from 1 to 31 October 2026. The date follows the same rule every year.
How long does Family History Month (US) last?
Family History Month (US) runs for the whole of October.
Who organises Family History Month (US)?
Family History Month (US) has no single organiser. Many organisations mark it independently.
When did Family History Month (US) start?
Family History Month (US) was first held in 2001.
Where is Family History Month (US) marked?
Family History Month (US) is marked in the USA.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including National Genealogical Society: Celebrate Family History Month. They were last checked on 28 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- National Genealogical Society: Celebrate Family History Month
- California Genealogical Society: Celebrate Family History Month, October 2025
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