Awareness Equality and inclusion
Intersex Awareness Day
Held on 26 October, Intersex Awareness Day raises awareness of intersex people and calls for an end to unnecessary medical interventions without consent.
- UK
- USA
- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2004
About the day
The day marks a protest by intersex activists in Boston on 26 October 1996. It was first observed in 2004 and is promoted by intersex advocacy groups such as interACT and the Intersex Day project.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday 26 October 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Tuesday 26 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 26 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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