Pink Shirt Day is an annual observation and is celebrated on the last Wednesday of February. In 2024, it takes place on February 28. People wear pink shirts to signify their stand against bullying. The day was kicked off in Canada and is now observed on various dates around the world. this date is marked by many countries worldwide, countries such as the United States, France, Australia, New Zealand, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom.
History
Travis Price and David Shepherd of Berwick, Nova Scotia established the first Pink Shirt Day. The former Premier of Nova Scotia, Rodney MacDonald, then announced the second Thursday of September ‘Stand Up Against Bullying Day’ in commemoration of these events. In 2009, Boys and Girls Clubs wore pink T-shirts and told ‘Pink Shirt Day’ and ‘Bullying Stops Here’ for Anti-Bullying Day.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 28 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | February 28 | Friday |
| 2026 | February 28 | Saturday |
| 2027 | February 28 | Sunday |
| 2028 | February 28 | Monday |
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FAQs
February 28.