Honouring Bi Visibility, Identity, and Pride

Celebrate Bisexuality Day is observed every year on September 23rd to recognise the unique challenges and contributions of bisexual people within both LGBTQ+ and heterosexual communities. While bisexuals face discrimination from the outside world, they also often experience erasure and marginalisation from within LGBTQ+ spaces. This day is about awareness, inclusion, and validation – a moment to support, uplift and educate around bi identities.

First officially observed in 1999, this day is now globally recognised as a key date in the LGBTQ+ calendar, encouraging society to embrace bisexuality as a valid, visible identity deserving of the same respect, rights, and recognition as any other.

Key Facts About Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Why It Matters / How It’s Celebrated

Bisexual individuals have historically been overlooked, misunderstood, or invalidated – even within the LGBTQ+ community. Celebrate Bisexuality Day seeks to dismantle this invisibility by encouraging open dialogue, community events, and allyship. Whether bisexual, pansexual, queer, or questioning, this day validates the fluid nature of sexuality and identity.

Ways the day is celebrated around the world include:

• Hosting community events such as open mic nights, poetry readings, and LGBTQ+ panel discussions
• Flying the Bisexual Pride flag (pink, purple, blue) at home, schools, or public spaces
• Participating in Bi Visibility Week (BiWeek), which surrounds the 23rd of September
• Educational workshops focusing on bi-inclusive mental health support, healthcare, and relationship education
• Social media campaigns using #CelebrateBisexualityDay and #BiVisibilityDay

How to Get Involved

• Learn about bi history and icons – Research the life and impact of people like Freddie Mercury, Halsey, Alan Cumming, or Brenda Howard.
• Support bisexual creators and organisations by donating to charities, sharing resources, or promoting inclusive voices.
• Educate others – Host a webinar, classroom discussion, or community session to debunk harmful myths like “bisexuals are confused” or “it’s just a phase.”
• Show visible support – Wear pink, purple, and blue, display the Bi Pride flag, or use relevant hashtags to show solidarity online and offline.
• Engage in allyship – Listen to bisexual people’s stories and make space for their voices year-round, not just on one day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celebrate Bisexuality Day?

It’s a global awareness day on 23rd September, recognising bisexual individuals and their unique challenges within society and the LGBTQ+ community.

Why is bisexuality often misunderstood?

Many people falsely assume bisexuality is just a “phase” or a transitional identity. This harmful stereotype contributes to erasure and discrimination from both straight and gay communities.

Who created Celebrate Bisexuality Day?

Wendy Curry, Michael Page (also the creator of the bi pride flag), and Gigi Raven Wilbur launched the event in 1999 at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in South Africa.

What does the bisexual pride flag represent?

The bi flag has three horizontal stripes: pink (attraction to same gender), blue (attraction to opposite gender), and purple (attraction to more than one gender).

How can I support bisexual people year-round?

Listen without judgment, challenge bi-erasure when you see it, include bi identities in LGBTQ+ conversations, and donate to bi-led organisations.

Future Dates for Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Hashtags for Celebrate Bisexuality Day

• #CelebrateBisexualityDay
• #BiVisibilityDay
• #BiPride
• #StillBisexual
• #BisexualAwareness
• #LGBTQVisibility
• #BiWeek