National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility, authenticity, and community. Observed each year on October 11, the day encourages individuals to share their stories—when and if it feels right for them—and fosters understanding, acceptance, and support for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.
The observance commemorates the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979 and serves as a reminder that visibility can help create safer, more inclusive communities. Whether through personal storytelling, allyship, education, or celebration, National Coming Out Day highlights the power of living openly and supporting one another. Learn more.
This version is a little more inclusive by acknowledging that coming out is a personal choice and not the right or safe decision for everyone at every stage of life.
