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DRAFT RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommended LGBTQ+ Observances for Potential City Council Proclamations (2026) Date: June 15, 2026 Recommendation: The LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends consideration of the following observances for City Council proclamations moving forward. These observances recognize important milestones in LGBTQIA+ history, promote awareness of ongoing equity and public health issues, celebrate the diversity of Austin’s LGBTQIA+ communities, and a(cid:431)irm the City's commitment to inclusion and belonging. Observance Date Priority Rationale International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27 Medium Barbara Jordan's Birthday February 21 High Transgender Day of Visibility March 31 High Lesbian Visibility Day April 26 Medium Honors the victims of the Holocaust, including LGBTQ+ people persecuted by the Nazi regime, and promotes remembrance and education. Celebrates the legacy of Barbara Jordan, a trailblazing Texan leader whose life and service continue to inspire generations. Celebrates transgender and nonbinary people while recognizing their contributions and lived experiences. Promotes visibility and recognition of lesbian communities and their contributions to society. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia May 17 High Internationally recognized day addressing discrimination, stigma, and violence a(cid:431)ecting LGBTQIA+ people. Harvey Milk Day May 22 Medium Honors a pioneering LGBTQ+ civil rights leader and public servant. Observance Date Priority Rationale LGBTQ Families Day / Pride Month Kicko(cid:431) June 1 High Celebrates LGBTQ+ families and marks the beginning of Pride Month. Pulse Remembrance Day June 12 High Stonewall Day June 28 High LGBTQ History Month October High Honors the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub tragedy and rea(cid:431)irms a commitment to combating hate and violence. Recognizes the Stonewall Uprising and the modern LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. Recognizes the history, achievements, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ people. National Coming Out Day October 11 High Encourages acceptance, visibility, and support for LGBTQIA+ people. Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20 High Honors transgender people lost to anti- transgender violence and rea(cid:431)irms the City's commitment to safety, dignity, and equality. World AIDS Day December 1 High Recognized globally to honor those a(cid:431)ected by HIV/AIDS and promote prevention, treatment, and care. Additional Observances for Recognition Through Other Means The Commission also encourages recognition of the following observances through social media, community events, educational campaigns, Commission resolutions, or other City communications. Observance International Asexuality Day Date April 6 Observance Date National Deaf LGBTQ Awareness Week April (2nd or 3rd week) International Family Equality Day May 3 National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day May 19 Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day Bostock Decision Anniversary Bettie Naylor Birthday Marriage Equality Anniversary National HIV Testing Day Queer Youth of Faith Day Nonbinary Awareness Week International Nonbinary People’s Day International Drag Day Gay Uncles Day Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day May 24 June 15 June 23 June 26 June 27 June 30 July 13–19 July 14 July 16 August 9 August 20 National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day September 18 Bisexual Awareness Week Celebrate Bisexuality Day September 20–26 September 23 National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day September 27 International Lesbian Day October 8 National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day October 15 Asexual Awareness Week October 18–24 Observance LGBT Center Awareness Day International Pronouns Day Spirit Day Intersex Awareness Day Transgender Parent Day Intersex Day of Solidarity Date October 19 October 21 October 22 October 26 November 1 November 8 Transgender Awareness Week November 13–19