Awareness Equality and inclusion
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
A global day on 17 May standing in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people and opposing discrimination.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserIDAHOBIT Committee
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2005
About the day
IDAHOBIT marks the date in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of diseases. It was launched by Louis-Georges Tin and first marked in 2005. Events take place in many countries around a yearly theme.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 17 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 17 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 17 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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