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🌸 May 24 – Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day
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
14 hours ago


🌟 May 22 – Harvey Milk Day
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
3 days ago


🌏 May 19 – National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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
6 days ago


🌀 May 19– Agender Pride Day
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
6 days ago


🧬 May 18 – World AIDS Vaccine Day
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
7 days ago


🏳️🌈 May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
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
May 17


🕊 May 16 – National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
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
May 16


🌷 May 10 – Mother’s Day
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
May 10


🎉 May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
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
May 5


🌈 May 3 – International Family Equality Day
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
May 3


International Lesbian Visibility Week 4/27-5/3
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
Apr 27


Lesbian Visibility Day 4/26
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
Apr 26


Queer Women In Sports Day 4/25
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
Apr 25


Lesbian Visibility Week 4/20-4/26
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
Apr 20


National Transgender HIV Testing Day 4/18
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
Apr 18


National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 4/10.
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
Apr 10


Day Of Silence 4/10
This annual day of action organized by GLSEN, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ person and youth, highlighting the silencing effects of bullying and harassment and calling attention to the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ+ people and topics in schools and to protest bullying and discrimination. GLSEN emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence to advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and dignity in our schools and communities. Let’s
Apr 10


International Transgender Day of Visibility3/21
🌟 March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a celebration of trans and non-binary people everywhere! With trans Americans demonized by our current US administration and their supporters, this day is about recognition, empowerment, and advocacy, uplifting the voices of those who have fought for visibility and continue to push for equality. Trans people deserve to live openly, safely, and authentically in every space. Let’s use today to celebrate trans joy, am
Mar 31


National Native HIV/ AIDS Awareness Day 3/20
🧡 National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a time to recognize the impact of HIV on Indigenous communities and advocate for culturally responsive care. Even prior to the current US administrative directives which undermine the healthcare of Native communities, Indigenous Americans face unique challenges in HIV prevention and treatment, but by amplifying Indigenous voices, promoting education, and expanding access to healthcare, we can make a difference. Let’s honor the resi
Mar 20


National Women and Girls HIV Aids Awareness Day
💖March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day , a powerful reminder that knowledge is key to prevention, care, and ending stigma. We recognize the unique challenges women and girls face under the current US administration in accessing HIV education, testing, and treatment. By raising awareness and advocating for inclusive healthcare, we can empower all women—especially those in the LGBTQ+ and senior communities—to take charge of their health. Let’s break ba
Mar 10
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