International Non-Binary People's Day | |
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Observed by | Worldwide |
Type | International, Cultural |
Date | 14 July |
Next time | 14 July 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 2012 |
Related to | Parents' Day, Children's Day, International Transgender Day of Visibility, International Men's Day, International Women's Day, Non-Binary Week |
International Non-Binary People's Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organising around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. [1] [2] [3] The day was first celebrated in 2012, [4] started by Katje van Loon. [5] The date was chosen for being precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day. [6] [7]
Non-Binary Awareness Week is the week starting on the Monday, [8] [9] or Sunday regionally, [10] [11] preceding International Non-Binary People's Day on 14 July. [12] This is an LGBTQ+ awareness period dedicated to non-binary people. [13] [14]