Go Topless Day

Go Topless Day takes place on August 26th or during the last week of August. This holiday highlights the right of women to enjoy the same freedoms as men in public spaces, especially when it comes to going topless in areas where it is usually prohibited by law.

History

The first Go Topless Day was organized by the Nevada-based group Go Topless in 2007. The initiative was founded by Rael (born Claude Vorilhon), a longtime social activist who is also known as the leader of an international UFO religion. The day was created to promote gender equality and bring attention to laws that treat men and women differently in terms of public nudity.

Interesting Facts

• Go Topless Day was launched in response to the arrest of Jill Coccaro (Phoenix Feeley) in New York in 2005, after she was detained for being topless in a public place.
• During the holiday, women are encouraged to go topless in public, while men often show their support by wearing bras or bikini tops.
• Advocates of Go Topless Day emphasize that the holiday is not about a beauty contest, but about civil rights and the belief that women should have the right to go topless every day if they choose.

How to Take Part

If you support gender equality, you can participate in Go Topless Day by walking the streets topless (where legal) or by raising awareness on social media with the hashtag #GoToplessDay.

When is Go Topless Day in 2025?

Go Topless Day is observed on August 26 each year, but some events may be scheduled on the Sunday closest to Women’s Equality Day in the United States.

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