HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) is observed annually on June 5, 2026. It honors people living with HIV for ten or more years, or since before 1996, raising awareness of their unique aging-related needs, mental health, and stigma. The day coincides with the anniversary of the first AIDS cases reported in 1981. We honor the resilience and strength of long-term HIV survivors who paved the way for today’s progress in healthcare and rights. Let's uplift their storie

Family is love! Today we celebrate the diverse and beautiful families that make up our LGBTQ+ communities. Whether you're parenting, partnering, or showing up for chosen family, your love matters. LGBTQ organizations join forces to elevate stories of LGBTQ families. Learn more: https://familyequality.org #LGBTQFamiliesDay #gayfamily #gay #loveislove #lgbtq #gaylove #instagay #gaydads #lgbt #twodads #gayswithkids #gaypride

Pride Month is June to affirm rights of the LGBTQ+ community during the anniversary of the Stone Wall rebellion, a series of violent events following the police raid on the Stonewall Bar, a known LGBTQ+ hand out in the west Village of NYC in 1969. Each year June sees LGBTQ+ events around the country. It is especially important for community members and allies to be heard and seen this year as the community faces discrimination on the ground and at the highest levels of the fe

We honor all who gave their lives in service. LGBTQ+ veterans, especially those who served under discriminatory policies, deserve our deepest gratitude and continued advocacy. Today our LGB service members are under additional scrutiny and discrimination when serving and our transgender community has been forced to retire or resign from service. Let’s remember and honor all those who serve our country even while they faced discrimination and bias at service and at home. #Memo

Pansexual and panromantic persons love beyond gender or expression. The purpose of this day is to promote visibility, celebrate individuals who experience attraction regardless of gender, and challenge erasure within both society and the broader LGBTQ+ community. This day we celebrate the beauty and expansiveness of diverse attractions and love. #PanVisibilityDay #PansexualPride

The murder of Harvey Milk and George Mascone thirty years ago in San Francisco was a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ visibility, equality and justice. Harvey Milk’s legacy lives on in every LGBTQ+ person who dares to be visible. Progress is possible when we raise our voices. #HarveyMilkDay #MarriageEquality #GlobalLGBTQRights🔗 Milk Foundation

This day aims to reduce HIV-related stigma, promote testing, and enhance prevention/treatment efforts within Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Today we elevate the unique health needs of API communities and fight HIV stigma with compassion and education. Intersectionality is key to equity. https://www.amidacareny.org/national-asian-and-pacific-islander-hiv-aids-awareness-day-anti-discrimination-work-is-also-hiv-prevention/ #APIAHIVAwareness #HealthEqui

Agender Pride Day recognize individuals who identify as having no gender, or a neutral gender, under the non-binary umbrella. The celebration's purposes include highlighting the challenges faced by agender people, celebrating identity, and increasing knowledge and visibility of the agender community and to reduce discrimination. It is one of the newer recognized LGBTQIA+ awareness periods, and also aims to celebrate agender people and draw attention to the discrimination that

We honor the scientists, advocates, and patients pushing for a world free from HIV. The 2026 commemoration will highlight recent advancements in HIV vaccine research, including updates from clinical trials exploring new methodologies, as researchers work toward overcoming past setbacks. The day serves as a call for sustained, dedicated funding for vaccine research, despite shifting global health priorities, https://isid.org/world-aids-vaccine-day/ For LGBTQ+ seniors—many of

In a time of rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, this day reminds us that silence is not an option. We stand united against hate—in policy, in healthcare, in housing, and in everyday life. To fight discrimination and bias one must learn about the bias inherent in our cultures, our communities and our country on the personal and institutional levels. Br a part of ending aggression and invalidation of the LGBTQ+ community. #IDAHOBIT2026 #EndDiscrimination #ProtectTransLives

In 2015 Nate Sweeney founded Honor Our LGBT Elders Day with National Day Calendar to recognize the contributions and leadership of older members of the LGBT community. Our elders fought for every right we have today. On this day, we honor their courage, remember their sacrifices, and commit to building a future where aging with dignity is a right—not a privilege. #LGBTEldersDay #ThankYouPioneers #HonorOurLGBTEldersDay

To every mother, parent, and caregiver in our community—thank you. We celebrate mothers of all genders and those who mother in nontraditional ways. You are the heart of resilience, love, and legacy. #MothersDay #ChosenFamily #LGBTQCaregivers

Today we commemorate Mexican heritage and resilience and honor the cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ Latinx communities. LGBTQ+ Cinco de Mayo events can be found in many major cities celebrating the intersectionality of queer and Mexican cultures. May we continue to uplift voices that are often erased in both queer and cultural narratives. #CincoDeMayo #LGBTQLatinx #CelebrateDiversity #lgbtshc

Celebrating the rainbow. Every family deserves recognition, respect, and rights. On #InternationalFamilyEqualityDay, we uplift diverse LGBTQ+ families and affirm that love and connection—not gender or biology—make a family. Each year since 2012, the first Sunday of May marks the celebration of the International Family Equality Day. It celebrates the Diversity of Families globally. The Council of Europe recognizes the IFED as an important tool to combat homophobia and transpho

The international celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week will be April 27–May 3, 2026, focusing on health and wellbeing in the community and P romoting Inclusivity: Senior Living Industry’s Commitment During Lesbian Visibility Week As we celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, it’s heartening to see the senior living industry reaffirming its dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Despite some companies retreating from DEI initiatives, many senior living operators are

Hey, New Jersey, it's Lesbian Visibility Day. Today, we honor the contributions and experiences of lesbian women. In Jersey City, the community is enhancing visibility and support for lesbian and bisexual women through Lez Fest, a group dedicated to organizing monthly social events. Check out your local LGBTQ+ community group, the OutiNJ magazine and/or organizations like the H ighlands Pride Alliance , the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Taskforce for events in your area. Let’s come

Queer Women in Sports Day is celebrated on April 26 during Lesbian Visibility Week , highlighting the achievements, resilience, and increasing representation of queer, lesbian, and nonbinary athletes. Launched by The Curve Foundation , this day features nationwide events, panels, and celebrations focusing on inclusion and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people in sports. Some of our most notable lesbian athletes today are, (from Google sources), Soccer: Megan Rapinoe and

2026 celebrates Health and Wellbeing for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people. Includes wellness day on 4/22 and Queer Women in Sports Day on 4/25. This week is dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ women and non-binary individuals, emphasizing the diversity and strength of our families. In a time when LGBTQ+ rights face challenges globally, it’s crucial to showcase our unity and resilience. To learn more about this important week of recognition and events and activities visit Le

National Transgender HIV Testing Day (NTHTD)! NTHTD is a vital day dedicated to emphasizing the importance of routine HIV testing, prevention, and treatment specifically for transgender and gender non-binary individuals. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by the transgender community in accessing healthcare and to promote inclusive, affirming services. Why It Matters: • Disproportionate Impact: Transgender individu

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the unique challenges young people face in the fight against HIV, especially youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth. This day is to urge policy makers and the public to take action against the HIV epidemic which disproportionately affects youth. To take action, organized by Advocates for Youth . To focus on prevention and to host events that tell the stories of those affected by HIV. The most recent CDC data shows that a