Monthly Observances:

National Mentoring Month - https://www.lovetoallproject.com/mentors

Celebration of Life Month - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/memorial-services/planning-a-celebration-of-life/lgbtq-planning-guide

Financial Wellness Month - https://www.youtube.com/@queermoney

Creativity Month - https://creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/10-resources-and-communities-for-queer-trans-and-non-binary-creatives

Self-Help Group Awareness Month - https://lgbtlifecenter.org/wellness/support-groups/

National Staying Healthy Month - https://healthlgbtq.org/ , https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/

National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month - https://www.streetwisedefence.com/blog/lgbtq-safety-self-defence

National Staying Healthy Month - https://healthlgbtq.org/ , https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/

Muslim American Heritage Month - https://pflag.org/resource/faith-resources-for-muslims/

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Daily/Weekly Observances:

6 – Epiphany/3 Kings Day - https://qspirit.net/queer-epiphany/

19 – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zguOzdpWqOw

27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odu7knnIllo , https://sfi.usc.edu/pride

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Monthly Observances:

Black History Month: GLAAD’s extensive list of black LGBTQIA+ history makers: https://glaad.org/black-history-and-black-lgbtq-history-should-be-commemorated-year-round/. A fascinating TED talk featuring Channing Gerard Joseph on how black queer culture shaped history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YT3feUhR44. The Harlem Renaissance in Black Queer History: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/harlem-renaissance-black-queer-history. Links to African American-related queer resources: https://lgbtq.arizona.edu/african-american-lgbtq-resources , https://w2.csun.edu/lgbtqia/lgbtqia-community-resources/queer-and-trans-people-color-qtpoc-resources.

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American Heart Month: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/articles/lgbtq-heart-health

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Cancer Prevention Month: https://www.cancer-network.org/ , https://preventcancer.org/prevention-screening/cancer-and-the-lgbtq-community/

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Friendship Month: https://www.rewriting-the-rules.com/self/queer-loneliness-and-friendship/ , https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/blog/lgbt-friendship-guide

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Daily/Weekly Observances:

7 – National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - https://aidsvu.org/resources/toolkits/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day-toolkit-2026/ , https://www.blackaids.org/

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13 – International Self Love Day - https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/current-events/how-to-celebrate-self-love-day-authentically-tips-for-self-care/

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14 – St. Valentine’s Day - https://glaad.org/publications/valentinesdaykit/

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16 – President’s Day: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_openly_LGBTQ_heads_of_state_and_government

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14-20 – Random Acts of Kindness Week: https://randomacts.org/5-ways-to-support-your-local-lgbtqia-community-through-a-random-act/ , https://more-human-more-kind.captivate.fm/episode/195-why-small-acts-of-kindness-have-a-big-mental-health-impact-especially-for-lgbtq-kids

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16-22 -  Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week: https://www.arospecweek.org/

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17 – Mardi Gras: https://www.neworleans.com/events/holidays-seasonal/mardi-gras/lgbt/

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17 – Lunar New Year: https://aapaonline.org/resources/lgbtq-aapi-resources/

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18 – Ash Wednesday: https://www.dignityusa.org/ , https://www.newwaysministry.org/ , https://desales.libguides.com/lgbtq/catholic-resources

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18 – Ramadan: https://www.mpvusa.org/lgbtqi-resources

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28 – HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hiv-is-not-a-crime-awareness-day

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MARCH 

Monthly Observances:

Bisexual Health Month. This website provides helpful resources: https://bihealthmonth.org/. And if you scroll down on the page, the Human Rights Campaign offers links to coming out and for youth: https://www.hrc.org/news/living-into-equity-this-bisexual-health-awareness-month

 

Women's History Month. Check out these websites: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/womens-history-is-trans-history/, https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/lgbtq-women-who-made-history, https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/lesbians-20th-century/lesbian-feminism.

 

Greek American Heritage Month: https://www.equaldex.com/organizations/greece

Irish American Heritage Month: https://www.lavenderandgreenalliance.org/aboutus

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: https://www.elevatustraining.com/supporting-lgbtq/ 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

4 Holi https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/03/25/lgbtq-hindu-holi-just-like-us/

 

10 National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day https://womenshealth.gov/nwghaad#:~:text=Every%20year%20on%20March%2010,of%20and%20living%20with%20HIV.

 

16-20 National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week https://healthlgbtq.org/awareness-week/

 

17 St. Patrick's Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Queer_Archive

 

20 National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day https://www.nnhaad.org/

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Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day: https://twospiritdrylab.ca/2023-two-spirit-and-indigenous-lgbtqia-celebration-and-awareness-day/

 

21 Omnisexual Awareness Day https://heckinunicorn.com/blogs/heckin-unicorn-blog/when-is-omnisexual-awareness-day-2025-and-what-does-it-mean?srsltid=AfmBOoqdemPgsTPKMsUSEZoLs9wvpQwXX_r9ab_IKb9b9oufkRSyuYMn&currency=USD

 

31 International Transgender Day of Visibility: https://glaad.org/tdov/

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APRIL 

Monthly Observances:

Arab-American Heritage Month: https://tarabnyc.org/ , https://majal.org/ahwaa/

Autism Acceptance month: https://www.autismspeaks.org/lgbtq-resources?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=10453988541&gbraid=0AAAAAD02pYsElycWdZ2d-DxgtUx2rdEne&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxtS9rojdlQMVClpHAR2wiy1-EAAYASAAEgK7nPD_BwE 

Deaf History Month: https://www.deafrad.org/

Earth Month: https://www.earthday.org/how-climate-change-affects-the-lgbtq-community/

 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

1 - Passover: https://www.keshetonline.org/  ,  https://www.heyalma.com/how-to-host-a-queer-passover-seder/

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5 - Easter: https://openandaffirming.org/queering-easter/

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10 - National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/nyhaad/​

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13-19: Deaf LGBTQ Week: https://deaflgbtqweek.info/

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18 – National Transgender HIV Testing Day: https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/transgender-testing-day

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MAY 

Monthly Observances:

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: https://glaad.org/publications/apikit/

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Haitian Heritage Month: https://centrengo.org/haitian-led-lgbtq-organizations-to-know/#:~:text=Haitian%20Bridge%20Alliance&text=Recognizing%20the%20unique%20vulnerabilities%20faced,and%20advocacy%20for%20their%20rights.

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Hepatitis Awareness Month: https://hepfree.nyc/lgbtq-committee/

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Jewish American Heritage Month: https://pflag.org/resource/faith-resources-for-jews/

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Mental Health Awareness Month: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/category/mental-health/

 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

4 - Star Wars Day – May the Fourth Be With You. LGBTQIA+ characters in the Star Wars franchise: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Category:LGBTQIA%2B_individuals

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5 - Cinco de Mayo: https://californialgbtqhealth.org/resources/lgbtq-latinx-mental-health-resource-guide/

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10 - Mother’s Day: https://familyequality.org/resources-for-lgbtq-parents/

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16 - National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day: https://www.sageusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/national-honor-an-lgbt-elder-resource-guide-1.pdf-1.pdf

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17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia: https://may17.org/about/

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18 – National/World HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hiv-vaccine-awareness-day

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19 – International AIDS Candlelight Memorial: https://gnpplus.net/project/international-aids-candlelight-memorial/

19 – Agender Pride Day: https://www.believeoutloud.com/voices/article/agender-pride-day/

19 – National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/asian-pacific-islander

 

22 – Harvey Milk Day: https://milkfoundation.org/

 

24 – Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day: https://www.therainbowstores.com/blogs/blogs-guides/pansexual-and-panromantic-visibility-day?srsltid=AfmBOorHTKfpe8Bn_H9x2sGrrlzW3BFDVhn2NX1jTBLxVQm-tekSqVUt

 

25 – Memorial Day: https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2019/04/27/cathedral-city-now-home-californias-memorial-honoring-lgbtq-veterans/3603754002/

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27-29: Eid: https://www.hrc.org/resources/stances-of-faiths-on-lgbt-issues-islam

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JUNE

Monthly Observances:

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/

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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/alzheimers-and-dementia-resources-for-lgbtq-commun

 

Caribbean-American Heritage Month https://www.caribbeanequalityproject.org/

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Daily/Weekly Observances:

5 - HIV Long Term Survivors Awareness Day: https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/hiv-long-term-survivors-day

 

12 - Pulse Remembrance Day: https://www.pulseorlando.org/Events/2025-Pulse-Remembrance-Ceremony

 

15-21 - Learning Disability Week: https://rainbowguidebook.com/chapters/introduction/

 

18 - International Day to Counter Hate Speech: https://www.un.org/en/observances/countering-hate-speech  

 

19 - Juneteenth: https://itgetsbetter.org/organizations-serving-black-lgbtq-community/

 

21 - Father's Day: https://gayparentmag.com/family-resources/

 

25-July 1 - Deafblind Awareness Week: LGBT Deafblind African American Journalist Steven McCoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6hbVWNo2po

 

June 27 - National HIV Testing Day: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/hiv-aids-awareness-days/national-hiv-testing-day

 

June 28 - Stonewall Riots Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLwE45vd80A

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JULY

Monthly Observances:

Worldwide Bereaved Parents Awareness Month - https://elunanetwork.org/resources/lgbtq-grief-support-resources/

Disability Pride Month - https://www.disabilityresources.org/lgbtq.html

French American Heritage Month - https://www.queersbeyondborders.info/paris

 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

2: National Disco Day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCgGOopNCuY

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4: Independence Day - https://www.advocate.com/history/founding-fathers-gay#rebelltitem30

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6: Omnisexual Visibility Day - https://www.webmd.com/sex/what-is-omnisexual

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13: Lesbian Aunts Day - https://www.them.us/culture/community/lesbian-aunts-day-july-13

13-19: Non-Binary Awareness Week -https://thehomoculture.com/nonbinary-awareness-week/ https://pflag.org/resource/nonbinary-resources/

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14: Non-Binary People's Day - https://www.gendergp.com/non-binary-people-awareness-week/

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16: International Drag Day - https://www.gladlaw.org/international-drag-day-drag-and-the-fight-for-lgbtq-rights/

 

21: Zero HIV Stigma Day - https://www.iapac.org/home/advocacy/stigma/

 

23: National Gorgeous Grandma Day - https://afterellen.com/so-my-grandmas-a-lesbian-is-netflixs-attempt-to-dismantle-homophobia/

 

24: International Self-Care Day - https://dallasrainbowcounseling.com/lgbtq-self-care-tips-therapist/

 

26-31: National Hepatitis Awareness Week - https://www.hepcmyway.com/blog/hep-c-the-lgbtq-community

26: National Disability Independence Day - https://proudandsupported.org/resources/

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AUGUST

Monthly Observances:

Transgender History Month - https://www.transgenderhistorymonth.com/

National Wellness Month - https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/

 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

10: Gay Uncles Day - https://celebrationsofthenations.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/gay-uncles-day-august-10th-2025/

 

11: Son & Daughter Day - https://familyequality.org/

 

17: Baby Boomers Recognition Day - https://lgbtagingcenter.org/

 

20: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - https://southernsolution.org/

 

25: Social Justice Sunday - https://libguides.uno.edu/LGBTQ/lgbtqsocialjusticeissues

 

26: Women’s Equality Day - https://libguides.uno.edu/LGBTQ/lgbtqsocialjusticeissues

 

30: Grief Awareness Day - https://elunanetwork.org/resources/lgbtq-grief-challenges-and-barriers/

30: National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - https://faithaidsday.com/ , https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/faith

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SEPTEMBER

Monthly Observances:

Self Care Awareness Month: https://www.voda.co/post/radical-self-care-lgbtqia

15-Oct. 15 – Hispanic Heritage Month https://www.latinxhistoryproject.org/latinxdirectory

Diversity Awareness Month: https://www.hrdive.com/news/eeoc-2026-agenda-enforcement/825281/

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Daily/Weekly Observances:

1 – Labor Day https://outandequal.org/

 

8 – Star Trek Day https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/star-trek-and-queer-identity

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9 – National African Immigrants & Refugee HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis Awareness Day https://nairhhaday.org/

 

10 – World Suicide Prevention Day https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day/2025#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20on%2010%20September,belief%20that%20suicides%20are%20preventable.

 

12 – National Day of Encouragement https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/lgbt-ideas/inspiring-lgbtq-quotes-for-pride-month/

 

16 – National Stepfamily Day https://smartcouples.ifas.ufl.edu/divorcedremarried/building-your-stepfamily/lgbtq-stepparenting/

16-23 – Bisexual Awareness Week https://glaad.org/biweek/

 

17 – Voter Registration Day https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

 

18 – National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/aging

 

22 – First Day of Autumn. List of September/October events: https://www.njgaylife.com/events/

 

23 – National Bisexual Visibility Day https://bivisibilityday.com/

 

27 – National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day https://www.hiv.gov/events/awareness-days/gay-mens

 

29 – World Deaf Day https://www.nad.org/members/sections/lgbt-section/   https://deafchildren.org/2023/06/deaf-lgbtq-awareness-resources/

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OCTOBER

Monthly Observances:

Hispanic Heritage Month (through October 15): https://californialgbtqhealth.org/resources/lgbtq-latinx-mental-health-resource-guide/#:~:text=Here%20are%20some%20resources%20for%20LGBTQ%20Latinx,Planned%20Parenthood%20*%20Los%20Angeles%20LGBT%20Center

Bullying Prevention Month: https://mhanational.org/resources/bullying-lgbt-youth/

LGBTQ+ History Month: https://lgbthistorymonth.com/

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: https://www.lbbc.org/lgbtq-plus

National Depression Education & Awareness Month: https://americanbehavioralclinics.com/national-depression-and-mental-health-screening-month/ , UCC Mental Health Network https://www.mhn-ucc.org/

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: https://www.disabilityresources.org/lgbtq.html

German American Heritage Month: https://americangerman.institute/project/building-lgbtq-communities-in-germany-and-the-united-states-2024-2025/

Global Diversity Awareness Month: https://lgbt.ucsd.edu/resources/national-resources.html

Polish-American Heritage Month: https://queermuzeum.pl/en/

Filipino American History Month: https://socalfilipinos.org/affiliates

Italian-American Heritage Month: https://www.arcigay.it/en/chi-siamo/

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Daily/Weekly Observances:

1 – Yom Kippur: https://www.autostraddle.com/queering-the-jewish-holidays-how-i-celebrate-rosh-hashanah-yom-kippur-430827/

 

5 – National GOE (Growth, Overcome, Empower) Day: https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-goe-day-sunday-of-the-first-full-weekend-in-october

5-11 - Mental Illness Awareness Week: https://www.nami.org/your-journey/identity-and-cultural-dimensions/lgbtq/

 

6 – World Day of Bullying Prevention: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/lgbtq-bullying

 

8 – International Lesbian Day: https://gomag.com/article/know-your-queer-history-international-lesbian-day/

8 – Stop Bullying Day: https://www.twinkl.com/event/national-stop-bullying-day-usa-2025

 

11 – Coming Out Day: https://www.hrc.org/campaigns/national-coming-out-day

 

14 – Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day: https://qspirit.net/indigenous-peoples-day/

 

15 – National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day: https://www.autostraddle.com/let-me-be-in-my-queer-italianx-feelings-for-a-minute/

15 – International Pronoun Day: https://www.lib.jmu.edu/international-pronouns-day/#:~:text=Happy%20International%20Pronouns%20Day!,educating%20about%20personal%20pronouns%20commonplace.

 

16 – Spirit Day: https://qspirit.net/spirit-day-lgbtq-youth/

 

18 – National Speak Up for Victims of Sexual Abuse Day: https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/

 

19 – LGBT Center Awareness Day: https://www.lgbtqcenters.org/CenterAwarenessDay

19-25 – Asexual Awareness Week (Ace Week): https://aceweek.org/

 

20 – Diwali: https://wl.eventim.us/event/Queer-Diwali-Ball/667198?afflky=3DollarBill

 

26 – Intersex Awareness Day: https://intersexday.org/en/

26 – National Transgender Children’s Day: https://impactful.ninja/national-transgender-childrens-day/

 

31 – Halloween: https://www.fagabond.com/traveltips/lgbtq-halloween-events/global/

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NOVEMBER

Monthly Observances:

Transgender & Nonbinary Empowerment Month: https://www.transcanwork.org/news/recognize-celebrate-and-support-a-guide-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-empowerment-month?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22827214995&gbraid=0AAAAA-bkBkU3LvldDXuLcPcExZ-xmQ7kY&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bvIBhBJEiwAu5ayrJ5vDVRAtWjrWCvEj0wsMgUK3ObBCiZy4dFN3MJsK8x0Rz_O5u_udRoCsF0QAvD_BwE

https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/

American Diabetes Month: https://diabetesed.net/creating-more-inclusive-practices-lgbtq-healthcare-resources-for-diabetes-specialists/

Family Caregivers Month: https://www.chcs.org/resource/lgbtq-caregivers-challenges-policy-needs-and-opportunities/

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: https://no-smokescreen.cancer-network.org/

Native American Heritage month: https://nativegov.org/resources/indigenous-knowledge-and-two-spirit-leadership/

 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

1 - All Saints Day: https://qspirit.net/saints/

1 - Day of the Dead: https://californialgbtqhealth.org/resources/lgbtq-latinx-mental-health-resource-guide/

 

2 – Transgender Parents Day: https://heckinunicorn.com/blogs/heckin-unicorn-blog/when-is-transgender-parent-day-2025-and-what-does-it-mean?srsltid=AfmBOoppCBeLoxzIBZixvIii9gl3z88552Ot-C6T2WGtyi-HcQAQVO5E&currency=USD

 

4 – Election Day: https://www.pennlive.com/elections/2025/11/trans-and-gay-candidates-prevail-in-historic-wins-in-tuesdays-election.html

 

8 – Intersex Day of Remembrance (Day of Solidarity): https://pride.iatse.net/event/intersex-day-of-solidarity-2025-11-08/

 

11 - Veterans Day: https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/veteran-topics-resources/lgbtq-veterans/

 

13-19 – Transgender Awareness Week: https://glaad.org/transweek/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16386509738&gbraid=0AAAAAD7GZsflrGyBjAGHQDo_b6S11m4Kv&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bvIBhBJEiwAu5ayrPZUNJYZ9AEQ1E3cxIwDYLUdVXiHu9dkMF4arKiX3k80mjCcjClCTRoCDSEQAvD_BwE

 

14 - World Diabetes Day: https://diatribe.org/mental-health/being-queer-diabetes

 

19 - International Mens Day: https://namimass.org/resources-for-the-lgbtq-community/

 

20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance: https://www.transremembrance.org/

 

25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-intimate-partner-violence-in-the-lgbtq-community

 

27 – Thanksgiving: https://medium.com/matthews-place/queerly-surviving-thanksgiving-9eb81796e21b

 

29- Native American Heritage Day: https://collegefund.org/two-spirit-and-lgbtq/two-spirit-and-lgbtq-resources/

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DECEMBER

Monthly Observances:

AIDS Awareness Month: https://hally.com/2023/12/aids-awareness-month-what-you-should-know/

Spiritual Literacy Month: https://alumni.muih.edu/newsletter/year-2022/december/december-is-spiritual-literacy-month/

Universal Human Rights Month: https://www.sneucc.org/postdetail/93045?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22805175523&gbraid=0AAAAAphUKQyQDMkvyyMHhvAIa7ZU1R0zX&gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9YoK7ejfSPNG0-dJWuI4Wwk2HtaklaAQEaqLZnPpJghEP9t-90fHcaAquSEALw_wcB

 

Daily/Weekly Observances:

1 – World AIDS Day: https://worldaidsday.org/

1 – Day Without Art: https://visualaids.org/projects/day-without-art

1 – National Women Support Women Day: https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2024/11/25/sunday-is-national-women-support-women-day/

1 – Rosa Parks Day: https://www.abhmuseum.org/events/rosa-parks-day/

 

2 – Giving Tuesday: Please support an LGBTQIA+ organization with your financial gift today!

2 – Build Joy Day: https://outrightvt.org/blog/embracing-queer-joy-as-a-form-of-empowerment

 

3 – International Day of Persons With Disabilities: https://rainbowguidebook.com/chapters/resource-list/

 

6 – Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_of_Remembrance_and_Action_on_Violence_Against_Women

 

8 – Pansexual & Panromantic Pride Day: https://www.trueuclinic.com/blog/blog/pansexual-and-panromantic-pride-day

8 – Bodhi Day: commemorates the day that Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha and achieved enlightenment): RainBhodi, an LGBTQIA+ Buddhist community https://rainbodhi.org/#:~:text=Rainbodhi%20is%20an%20international%20spiritual,interested%20in%20Buddhism%20and%20meditation. , LGBTQIA+ Buddhist resources: https://www.lionsroar.com/lgbtq-buddhism/

 

14 – HIV Cure Research Day: https://www.hivcureresearchday.org/

14 – Hannukah: Queering Hanukkah: https://www.keshetonline.org/news/queering-the-jewish-holidays-how-i-celebrate-hanukkah/ , https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2022/12/14/hanukkah-is-super-gay/ , https://www.heyalma.com/hanukkah-is-a-complicated-reminder-of-queer-jewish-visibility/

 

16 – Las Posadas: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Las-Posadas

 

20 – International Human Solidarity Day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-solidarity-day

 

21 – World Meditation Day: https://www.worldmeditationday.world/

21 – Winter solstice: (event on Dec 10 https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2025/12/10/queer-solstice-variety-show)

 

25 – Christmas: 55 best LGBTQIA+ Christmas movies https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/movies/g37530401/lgbt-holiday-christmas-movies/ , Queer holiday books: https://www.queerty.com/its-christmas-book-day-and-social-media-has-gay-holiday-romances-to-recommend-20241201 Queer holiday music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5yXa9qrPNkxsdad9BfkFzd , https://medium.com/matthews-place/your-queer-christmas-playlist-0048a0e39820

 

26 – Kwanzaa: Did you ever hear of KuchuQwanzaa, the LGBTQIA+ celebration of  Kwanzaa? https://www.kuchuqwanzaa.com/about#:~:text=KuchuQwanzaa%20is%20a%207%2Dday,White%20and%20Louis%20F. , LGBTQIA+ black  theology https://qspirit.net/queer-kwanzaa-queer-black-jesus/ , Kwanzaa as a journey of black gay spirituality: https://qspirit.net/queer-kwanzaa-queer-black-jesus/

 

31- World Peace Meditation Day: https://anchorcincy.com/world-peace-meditation-day/

 

Additional LGBTQIA+ December holiday resources:

Advent devotional: https://roomforall.com/advent23/ , https://qspirit.net/advent-waiting-for-queer-god/ , https://opentable.lgbt/our-blog/2021/12/17/defiant-joy-a-queer-reflection-for-advent-by-fr-shannon-kearns

 

Secular (non-religious): https://www.sundayassembly.org/ , Queer guide to surviving the holidays https://www.spectrumsouth.com/queer-guide-surviving-holidays/

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