LESBIAN VISIBILITY WEEK (related to Lesbian Visibility Day) 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, around the Lesbian Visibility Day, which is celebrated on April 26. It has been celebrated in England and Wales.
In mid-July from 1990 to 1992 in West Hollywood , Lesbian Visibility Week was celebrated annually. It was conceived out of lesbians’ frustrations with the higher visibility of gay men than lesbians, and intended to gain awareness and sociopolitical capital.
The week was coordinated by West Hollywood Lesbian Visibility Committee and the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center and devoted to raising awareness of lesbian identities and topics and celebrating the lesbian community. The celebration was “a combination of cultural programming, workshops addressing current and impending needs, awards ceremonies, and social events.” The events included film screenings, safe sex discussions, dog shows, marches, and more.
Lesbian Visibility Week 2025, was celebrated April 21 to April 27, 2025 highlighted the theme of rainbow families, a global campaign celebrating all the beauty the LGBTQ+ community brings to family life, using the hashtag #LVW25. This year saw the launch of Queer Women in Sports Day (celebrated on the Saturday in Lesbian Visibility Week), founded by Frances_”Franco”_Stevens, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of queer women and nonbinary athletes, observed on April 26 that year. In San Francisco two significant events of Lesbian Visibility Week 2025 were the Flag Raising and Reception at San Francisco City Hall on April 24, and the Lighting of San Francisco City Hall on the evening of April 27.
Lesbian Visibility Week 2026 is celebrated April 20 to April 26, 2026, and will highlight the theme of Health and Wellbeing, using the hashtag #LVW26. This LVW will feature Wellness Wednesday (a continuation from previous years), landing on April 22, 2026, in addition to the second observation of Queer Women in Sports Day, on April 25, 2026.