| Buwan ng Wika | |
|---|---|
 Students wearing traditional Filipino clothing made from recycled materials as part of the Buwan ng Wika | |
| Official name | Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa |
| Also called | National Language Month |
| Observed by | Philippine schools nationwide |
| Significance | Promotes importance of Filipino, the national language, and other indigenous languages of the Philippines. |
| Begins | August 1 |
| Ends | August 31 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (Tagalog for 'National Language Month'),[1][2] simply known as Buwan ng Wika ('Language Month') and formerly and still referred to as Linggo ng Wika ('Language Week'), is a month-long annual observance in the Philippines held every August to promote the national language, Filipino. The Commission on the Filipino Language is the lead agency in charge of organizing events in relation to the observances.
- ^ De Vera, Ellalyn; Noriega, Richa (July 29, 2019). "National Language Month celebration to highlight Philippines' indigenous languages". Manila Bulletin (in English and Tagalog). Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- ^ Medina, Marielle (August 4, 2020). "Did You Know: August is National Language Month". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Research. Retrieved August 28, 2021.