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Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Show your support for Celebrate Bisexuality Day! Join us in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and celebrating bi+ identities!

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September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESeptember 23

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYCulture

SUBCATEGORYLGBTQ+

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate Bisexuality Day on Sept. 23 is a day dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the bisexual community! This holiday was first established in 1999 by three bisexual activists who wanted to recognize the contributions of members of their community. Since then, Celebrate Bisexuality Day has grown into an international event that celebrates visibility, acceptance, and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community.

TIMELINE

Celebrate Bisexuality Day Timeline

Celebration's Origin

Celebrate Bisexuality Day was first established by Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur, three bisexual activists seeking to highlight the struggles and achievements of the bisexual community.

First Major Outreach

In its second year, Celebrate Bisexuality Day made significant strides in outreach, gaining recognition across various LGBTQ+ platforms and social initiatives.

Global Recognition

By this time, the celebration had reached global audiences, fostering international dialogues about bisexuality, and encouraging increased visibility and acceptance.

Media and Entertainment Support

Celebrities and media outlets began recognizing and supporting Celebrate Bisexuality Day, leading to increased visibility for the celebration and those it represents.

Pride Events Inclusion

Many Pride events began incorporating Celebrate Bisexuality Day into their calendar, further mainstreaming the holiday.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Attend a local gathering

Look for events happening in your local area to celebrate bisexuality day. This is a great way to meet new people, share stories, and show support for the bisexual community.

ORGANIZE

Organize a fundraiser

Help raise money for a cause that supports the bi community by organizing a fundraiser. You can ask your local restaurants and businesses to donate food and items or put together an online donation page.

DONATE

Donate to a bi organization

Support bi organizations by making donations. Research organizations that are working to advance bisexual rights and donate whatever you can.

Share stories on social media

Share your own story or others’ on social media. Show support for the bi community by sharing positive messages and stories online.

WEAR

Wear something purple

Purple is the color of bisexual pride, so show your support by wearing something purple on Celebrate Bisexuality Day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Celebrate Bisexuality Day is Important

It promotes acceptance & understanding

By taking time to celebrate Bisexuality Day, we can help break down stigmas surrounding sexuality and educate others on what it means to be bisexual. This can lead to more inclusive spaces being created online and offline, making sure all members of the LGBTQ+ community feel safe and welcome.

It increases visibility

Celebrating Bisexuality Day is important because it helps to raise awareness about bisexual people and their needs. Seeing prominent figures in the LGBTQ+ community talking openly about their own experiences with bisexuality can help bisexual individuals celebrate who they are and recognize that there is no shame in their identity.

It shows support for the community

Celebrating Bisexuality Day can show solidarity with other members of the LGBTQ+ community, letting them know that they are not alone. Additionally, celebrating this day sends a strong message to those outside of the community that everyone deserves to be accepted and celebrated regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.