Trans Day of Visibility (International Transgender Day of Visibility) is observed every year on March 31.

Quick Scoop

  • Date every year: March 31.
  • Also called: International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV).
  • Purpose: Celebrate transgender and non-binary people, highlight their contributions, and raise awareness about discrimination and violence they face.

A simple way to remember it: it always lands on the last day of March , not a floating weekday like some other observances.

A bit more context

  • First marked in 2009 , created by activist Rachel Crandall-Crocker as a day focused on celebrating living trans people and their joy, not only remembrance of loss.
  • It’s now observed internationally , with events, rallies, teach-ins, and online campaigns each March 31.
  • Organizations and universities regularly host TDOV programs, panels, and pride or wellness events around that date.

How people mark the day

Many individuals, communities, and institutions use March 31 to:

  1. Share educational resources about trans experiences and rights.
  1. Host talks, art shows, or community gatherings centering trans voices.
  1. Practice everyday allyship:
    • Respecting names and pronouns,
    • Avoiding invasive questions about medical or legal status,
    • Using inclusive language.

A small example: a workplace might run a short lunch-and-learn on trans- inclusive language, encourage staff to add pronouns to email signatures, and highlight stories from trans employees or local advocates.

TL;DR: If you’re putting it in your calendar, set “Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)” to March 31 every year.

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