October 26

National Transgender Children Day

Show your support for National Transgender Children Day - it's time to stand up and fight for the rights of trans children everywhere!

Yearly Date
October 26
Type
Day
Category
Cause

Introduction

Show your support for transgender children on National Transgender Children Day, October 26! This day was founded in 2020 to honor the courage and resilience of all transgender kids. It's a time to celebrate their unique identities and raise awareness about the challenges they face every day. On this special day, we come together to show our love and solidarity with transgender children around the world.

National Transgender Children Day Timeline

1852
First Recorded Trans Individual
Hanne Nielsen became the first recorded trans person to undergo male-to-female gender reassignment surgery.
1952
Christine Jorgensen's Transition
Christine Jorgensen publicly shared her transition, drawing significant media attention and creating early public discussions about transgender people.
1990s
Rise of Young Trans Activists
In the 1990s, many young transgender people started to advocate for their rights, bringing attention to the unique issues faced by transgender youth.
2013
Title IX Protection
The U.S. Department of Education issued new Title IX guidance declaring that transgender students are protected from sex-based discrimination.
2020
National Transgender Children Day
Founded in this year, the holiday honors the courage and resilience of all transgender children, providing a platform to celebrate their unique identities and raise awareness about their experiences.

How to Celebrate National Transgender Children Day

1

Educate yourself

Take some time to learn about the transgender community. Read books, watch documentaries, and look up information from reputable sources. This knowledge can help you better understand trans issues and how they are experienced by children.

2

Support a local organization

Research organizations that provide support and services for transgender children in your area. Reach out to them and see what kind of help they need or how you can volunteer your time or money.

3

Share stories

Share stories of transgender children on social media or in conversations with friends and family. This is a great way to raise awareness for trans kids and their experiences.

4

Celebrate in your community

Hold a celebration in your community to show your support for trans kids. Invite speakers, host a potluck, have a movie night, or just get together with friends and family to celebrate National Transgender Children Day.

5

Reach out to someone

Use National Transgender Children Day as an opportunity to reach out to someone you know who is transgender or gender nonconforming, whether it’s your child, family member, friend, colleague, or neighbor. Show them that you care.

Why We Love National Transgender Children Day

A

Recognition and support for transgender children

National Transgender Children's Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation and support for transgender children. The day serves as a reminder of the unique struggles transgender children face in our society, while also raising awareness about the importance of loving and accepting one another despite our differences.

B

Raising visibility of transgender children

By celebrating National Transgender Children's Day each year, we can help to raise the visibility of transgender children and let them know that their identities are valid and meaningful. It is important for transgender children to be seen and accepted in order for our society to move forward in its understanding of gender identity.

C

Standing together with transgender children

Celebrating National Transgender Children's Day is an important way to stand together with transgender youth and let them know they are not alone. By taking part in activities such as protests or vigils on this day, we can send a strong message that we will not stand for any discrimination against trans youth or any other marginalized group.

National Transgender Children Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Oct 25
Wednesday
2024
Oct 25
Friday
2025
Oct 25
Saturday
2026
Oct 25
Sunday
2027
Oct 25
Monday