The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016 the commemorations had taken place in over 130 countries.

Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day on May 16 recognizes the thousands of people in the LGBTQ+ community who have paved the way for access and social acceptance. #lgbtq+, #honorourelders

Annual day to celebrate, recognize, and bring visibility to lesbians. Lesbian Visibility Week is an annual observance in the United States, the United Kingdom and other countries dedicated to increasing the awareness of lesbian women and their issues. It was originally celebrated in July in 1990 in California, and more recently in April, starting with Lesbian Visibility Day on April 26.