09/14/2026
National Hispanic Heritage Month (celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15) and honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry traces back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
To acknowledge National Hispanic Heritage Month in a professional and engaging way, you can tailor your activities to support, educate, and connect your team. Whether your office works in person, hybrid, or fully remote, these workplace initiatives create an inclusive environment.
1. Host a "Lunch and Learn" with Guest Speakers
Invite an outside historian, community leader, or professor from a local university's Latin American studies department to speak to your team. They can share insights on Hispanic history, art, or the community's economic and cultural impact. If your company has a Hispanic Employee / Business Resource Group (ERG/BRG), you can also give internal members a platform to share family stories, professional journeys, or traditions, ensuring it is strictly voluntary.
2. Cater from Local Hispanic-Owned Businesses
Food is a universal connector and an easy way to directly invest in the local community. Swap out a standard corporate lunch for office catering from nearby Latino-owned restaurants. You can feature a variety of cuisines throughout the month, such as Salvadoran pupusas, Colombian arepas, or Caribbean mofongo. If your team is remote, consider sending digital food delivery gift cards so everyone can order from a local business in their own neighborhood.
3. Organize Interactive Trivia and Team Activities
Keep your teams connected with educational, low-stress team-building games.
Cultural Trivia: Use interactive trivia tools to test your team's knowledge on prominent figures, geography, historical events, and pop culture.
Play Lotería: Host an afternoon session of Lotería (a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo) over video call or in the breakroom.
Collaborative Playlists: Create a shared digital company playlist where employees can add their favorite tracks by Hispanic and Latin American artists across genres like salsa, bachata, Latin rock, and pop.
4. Provide a Digital Toolkit and Educational Resources
Utilize internal communication channels like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or a company newsletter to highlight resources throughout the 31-day period. You can download ready-made assets from official corporate planning guides like the Hispanic Star Toolkit to share infographics, demographic statistics, and key insights. You can also share curated recommendations for books, podcasts, and documentaries by Hispanic creators.
5. Launch a Donation-Matching Campaign
Partner with national or local non-profit organizations that empower the Latino community. You can encourage employees to donate to groups like the Hispanic Heritage Foundation or the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) and offer a corporate match to double the team's impact.
