Transgender Day of Remembrance
A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserGLAAD (US supporter)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1999
About the day
Transgender Day of Remembrance was started in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil for Rita Hester, a trans woman killed in 1998. It is marked with vigils where names of those killed are read. It is held on 20 November each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday 20 November 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Saturday 20 November 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 20 November 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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