Trans Day of Visibility – 31 March 2025

Trans Day of Visibility (sometimes referred to as ‘TDOV’) is an annual celebration of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, marked every year on 31 March 2025. 

On Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate Trans* people globally and recognise their achievements, successes and contributions. 

Trans* people have always formed a cornerstone of society and have been, and are, important social and cultural icons.

To name just a few, people like trans activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera; first openly trans member of the US Congress, Sarah McBride; US government official, Rachel Levine; British High Court Judge Victoria McLoud; actor Elliot Page; and writers, directors and producers, the Wachowski sisters, are all unmistakably important and visible members of our community. 

Trans* people are also everyday heroes and champions, working in our public services, healthcare, government, and fire and ambulance services.

The contribution of Trans* people to our lives cannot be understated.

We are also learning more and more about historical figures that, today, might describe themselves as trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming. For example, Roman emperor Elagabulus was said to have openly defied contemporary gender roles and used she/her pronouns despite being assigned male at birth. 

Histories such as these are important in understanding that Trans* people have existed for as long as everyone else. 

Trans Day of Visibility is also a day to spotlight the appalling and daily discrimination and violence that Trans* people continue to experience. 

The role of advocacy and allyship is as important as ever in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile not just to trans and non-binary people, but the LGBTQ+ community as a whole.

We all have a role to play in promoting equality, inclusion and diversity in society. So we must redouble our efforts to fight against, and call out when we see it, such prejudice and discrimination, and to publicly support the Trans* community. 

But for now, we commemorate this important day and wish you all a very joyous Trans Day of Visibility!

(*the term Trans* is intended to refer to a broad and full spectrum of trans and non-binary people and identities, and is inclusive of all gender diverse and non-conforming identities).