Dress Purple Day (Ontario)
Dress Purple Day is an October day when Ontarians wear purple to show children, youth and families that their community cares.
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Ontario's children's aid societies and Indigenous Child and Family Well-Being Agencies run the campaign, with the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies. It has roots in a 1992 purple ribbon campaign on child abuse. The 2026 date is 29 October.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 29 October 2026 | Canada | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
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