National Coming Out Day

Coming Out Day is a day set aside where both men and women reveal their sexual orientation or gender identity. The day was initially a day when private and public figures came out as gay; public figures often did so in the media to raise awareness.

It has since expanded to also be a celebratory holiday where people wear pride symbols and the day now also includes coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, as well as transgender, genderqueer, or another gender identification.

When is National Coming Out Day?

October 11th. Same day every year.

Type of Holiday?

Awareness holiday.

How is this day honored/celebrated?

By revealing your gender identity to friends and family
By celebrating with family and friends
The day is frequently celebrated with a parade
Celebrate the day by reading stories of those who have come out
Display pride symbols such as rainbow flags and pink triangles.
Watch LGBTQ-themed movies or read books about LGBTQ

National Coming Out Day Facts:

This day started in 1988 by Robert Eichenberg, a psychologist and founder of a personal growth workshop
Established as a day to celebrate coming out
The first year the day was established only 21 states participated
The second year all of the states participated
This day is also observed in Switzerland and the United Kingdom

Popular Social Media Hashtags:

#comingoutday #nationalcomingoutday

Celebrities who celebrate their birthday on October 11th :

Cardi B – famous rapper
Michelle Trachtenberg – American actress
Matthew Bomer – American actor
Emily Deschanel – American actress
Fred Trump – President Trump’s Father
Luke Perry – American Actor
Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady of the U.S. from 1933 – 1945 while married to Franklin Roosevelt
Daryl Hall – Singer
Steve Young – former quarterback

Do you celebrate this special day? This is just one of the holidays celebrated in October. Halloween, Taco Day, Arthritis Day and many more!! Do you have a favorite holiday in October?

National Coming Out Day – October 11th