Wear It Purple Day
Held on the last Friday of August, a day when schools and workplaces wear purple to support LGBTIQA+ young people.
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OrganiserWear It Purple
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Wear It Purple is an Australian youth-led organisation. The day encourages schools, workplaces and communities to create safe and inclusive environments for young LGBTIQA+ people, with a new theme each year. In 2026 it fell on Friday 28 August.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 27 August 2027 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | Friday 25 August 2028 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | Friday 31 August 2029 | Australia | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
If you need support now
In the UK, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123. In the USA, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency or health services.
Where this information comes from
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