International Fisting Day is an annual observance held on October 21 that recognizes and discusses fisting as a consensual sexual practice. The day is used by writers, artists, sex-workers, educators, and community members to increase visibility, reduce stigma, and share accurate information about a sex act that is often misunderstood or censored.
The observance was created by in 2011 by feminist pornographers Jiz Lee and Courtney Trouble in response to widespread censorship of fisting in pornography and online content policies. International Fisting Day continues to function as both a celebration of the act, and a form of protest against restrictive “obscenity” guidelines. It also promotes education, consent, and safer practices around fisting.
In 2025, Fist Club Europe declared International Fisting Day on May 5th. In this case, the date was chosen because of the five fingers on the hand. It is considered a complementary observance that aims to focus more on the global gay community.
