International Transgender Day of Visibility observed on March 31

Exam-focused facts from the 3 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed on March 31 to celebrate the accomplishments of transgender and non-binary people while raising awareness of the work still needed to achieve trans justice.
The holiday was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a Michigan-based licensed psychotherapist and transgender activist.
In 2021, the United States issued the first-ever formal presidential proclamation recognizing the day.
Organizations like TGEU (Transgender Europe) and GLAAD use the date to release reports on transgender rights and to amplify the voices of trans activists across the globe.