LGBTQ+ History
Thursday, October 1, 2026
OCT1. LGBTQ+ History Month. Origin. Intro. Timeline. History. History. HomeâºCultureâºLGBTQ+ History Month. Save holiday. Share502 saved#132 of 6,224. LGBTQ+ History Month. A month-long heritage observance in October celebrating LGBTQ+ history, honoring community figures and milestones, and promoting education and visibility.Thursday1â31. October 2026. Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the. Holiday Calendar Team. Have an update or spot an error?YEARLY DATEAll of October. OBSERVED INUnited States. CATEGORYCulture. SUBCATEGORYLGBTQ+ORIGINIndividual Initiative. FOUNDING ENTITYRodney Wilson. FIRST OBSERVED1994. HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BERodney Wilson, a high school history teacher in Missouri and the first openly gay K-12 teacher in the state, proposed LGBTQ+ History Month in January 1994, sending the idea to organizations who endorsed it. First events occurred in October 1994, with October chosen for National Coming Out Day and the academic calendar.News Archivevia pbs.org. INTROIntroduction. PHOTOOctober 1 marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (plus) people throughout history. This month-long celebration has been around since 1994 when it was created by Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson. Since then it has grown into an international event that is celebrated in countries all over the world. Let's take this time to honor our LGBTQ+ heroes who have paved the way for equal rights and acceptance!ON THE CALENDARYear-by-year2026. Oct 1 to 31. NEXTThursday to Saturday2027. Oct 1 to 31. Friday to Sunday2028. Oct 1 to 31. Sunday to Tuesday2029. Oct 1 to 31. Monday to Wednesday2030. Oct 1 to 31. Tuesday to Thursday. Advertisement. ORIGINSLGBTQ+ History Month history. ORIGINSLGBTQ+ History Month history. ORIGINSLGBTQ+ History Month history. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKERelated holidays. FEB01-28. Feb 2026. Culture. Month-long. LGBT+ History Month. Join in on the celebration of LGBT+ History Month and honor those who have fought for equality and acceptance!57. Read. OCT01-31. Oct 2026. Culture. Month-long. National LGBT History Month. Honor and celebrate the rich and diverse history of the LGBT community during National LGBT History Month - a time for love, acceptance, and equality.46. Read. JUN01-30. Jun 2026. Culture. Month-long. Pride Month. Month-long cultural observance held June 1 to 30 celebrating LGBTQ+ identity, history, and rights and promoting dignity, equality, and visibility.969. Read. SUN11. Oct 2026. Culture. National Coming Out Day. Celebrate National Coming Out Day with pride - embrace who you are and share your story to inspire others!103. Read. FOR MARKETERS & CREATORSTurn every day into a moment your audience actually shows up for.8.4. MMonthly readers5. K+Holidays tracked. Holiday Calendar for Brands. Developer API
History
OCT1. LGBTQ+ History Month. Origin. Intro. Timeline. History. History. HomeâºCultureâºLGBTQ+ History Month. Save holiday. Share502 saved#132 of 6,224. LGBTQ+ History Month. A month-long heritage observance in October celebrating LGBTQ+ history, honoring community figures and milestones, and promoting education and visibility.Thursday1â31. October 2026. Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the. Holiday Calendar Team. Have an update or spot an error?YEARLY DATEAll of October. OBSERVED INUnited States. CATEGORYCulture. SUBCATEGORYLGBTQ+ORIGINIndividual Initiative. FOUNDING ENTITYRodney Wilson. FIRST OBSERVED1994. HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BERodney Wilson, a high school history teacher in Missouri and the first openly gay K-12 teacher in the state, proposed LGBTQ+ History Month in January 1994, sending the idea to organizations who endorsed it. First events occurred in October 1994, with October chosen for National Coming Out Day and the academic calendar.News Archivevia pbs.org. INTROIntroduction. PHOTOOctober 1 marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (plus) people throughout history. This month-long celebration has been around since 1994 when it was created by Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson. Since then it has grown into an international event that is celebrated in countries all over the world. Let's take this time to honor our LGBTQ+ heroes who have paved the way for equal rights and acceptance!ON THE CALENDARYear-by-year2026. Oct 1 to 31. NEXTThursday to Saturday2027. Oct 1 to 31. Friday to Sunday2028. Oct 1 to 31. Sunday to Tuesday2029. Oct 1 to 31. Monday to Wednesday2030. Oct 1 to 31. Tuesday to Thursday. Advertisement. ORIGINSLGBTQ+ History Month history. ORIGINSLGBTQ+ History Month history. ORIGINSLGBTQ+ History Month history. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKERelated holidays. FEB01-28. Feb 2026. Culture. Month-long. LGBT+ History Month. Join in on the celebration of LGBT+ History Month and honor those who have fought for equality and acceptance!57. Read. OCT01-31. Oct 2026. Culture. Month-long. National LGBT History Month. Honor and celebrate the rich and diverse history of the LGBT community during National LGBT History Month - a time for love, acceptance, and equality.46. Read. JUN01-30. Jun 2026. Culture. Month-long. Pride Month. Month-long cultural observance held June 1 to 30 celebrating LGBTQ+ identity, history, and rights and promoting dignity, equality, and visibility.969. Read. SUN11. Oct 2026. Culture. National Coming Out Day. Celebrate National Coming Out Day with pride - embrace who you are and share your story to inspire others!103. Read. FOR MARKETERS & CREATORSTurn every day into a moment your audience actually shows up for.8.4. MMonthly readers5. K+Holidays tracked. Holiday Calendar for Brands. Developer API
How It's Celebrated
LGBTQ+ History is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.