Wear It Purple Day
- Date
- August 28, 2026
- Time
- All Day
- Date: Last Friday in August, which is August 28, 2026.
- Purpose: To show LGBTQIA+ young people that they are seen, supported, and celebrated for who they are.
- Activities:
Schools, workplaces, and community groups often celebrate by wearing purple, hosting events, and decorating spaces.
- Theme: While 2025 featured "Bold Voices, Bright Futures," the 2026 theme will be announced closer to the date.
- Organization: Wear it Purple provides resources, including school packs and information on how to get involved.
WEAR IT PURPLE
The day began in 2010 in response to bullying and harassment of LGBTQIA+ youth, growing into a global movement of solidarity.