Anti-Bullying Day
February 27, Tuesday
British Columbia
February 28, Wednesday
September 12, Thursday
Nova Scotia
Anti-Bullying Day, also known as Pink Shirt Day, is celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of February. The day began as a symbol of solidarity with victims of bullying and was inspired by the story of two high school students in Canada who organized a rally to support a classmate who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Wearing pink on this day has become a powerful symbol of resistance to aggression.Main Goals and Meaning of Pink Shirt Day
Raising awareness about the problem of bullying, its consequences and the need to prevent violence;
Promoting a culture of respect and acceptance aimed at supporting victims of bullying;
Involving the community in creating a safe environment through various initiatives, ranging from educational events to public campaigns.
How Pink Shirt Day is Celebrated
Wearing Pink. People wear pink shirts or other pink accessories to show their solidarity with victims of bullying.
Educational Events. Schools, universities and organisations hold lectures, seminars and trainings on how to deal with bullying and support victims.
Social campaigns. Hashtags such as #PinkShirtDay are launched on social media, where people share their stories, information about bullying and resources for help.
Psychological support. On this day, consultations with psychologists and volunteers are organised to help victims cope with the negative experiences they have experienced.
Anti-Bullying Day in other years
- 2021 February 27, Saturday
- 2022 February 23, Wednesday
- 2022 February 27, Sunday
- 2022 September 8, Thursday
- 2023 February 22, Wednesday
- 2023 February 27, Monday
- 2023 September 14, Thursday
- 2025 February 26, Wednesday
- 2025 February 27, Thursday
- 2025 September 11, Thursday