Purpose:
Defines introductory content, often containing navigation, logos, and headlines.

Use Cases:

  • Website header with a logo and nav menu.
  • Section headers in an article or content block.

Accessibility:

  • Screen readers announce it as a landmark: “banner”.
  • Allows keyboard and assistive tech users to quickly navigate to the header.
<header>  
  <h1>My Travel Blog</h1>  
  <nav>  
    <a href="/home">Home</a>  
    <a href="/about">About</a>  
  </nav>  
</header>