Family Sanctity Day, also known as the Day of Family Sanctity and Respect for Parents, is observed in Georgia every May 17. Established by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2013 and designated a public holiday in 2024, it arose from a confrontation between Georgia’s LGBTQ+ community and conservative groups. The holiday commemorates the violent events of May 17, 2013, when LGBTQ+ activists faced an anti-LGBT demonstration led by conservative activists and church leaders. Celebrations typically include special church services, religious processions, and rallies aimed at promoting traditional family values, organized by the Georgian Orthodox Church and the ruling Georgian Dream party. The holiday coincides with the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, highlighting its contrasting origins. Following the adoption of the Law on Family Values and Protection of Minors, which restricts LGBTQ+ rights, Family Sanctity Day has gained official recognition and prominence in the country's political landscape.