International Women's Day in Berlin is not only a global celebration of women's rights, but also a recognized public holiday since 2019, making Berlin a pioneer in Germany for officially honoring this day.

When is International Women's Day?

International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8.

The following is the list of International Women's Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of International Women's Day?

The idea came from Clara Zetkin, a German activist, at the International Socialist Women's Conference in Copenhagen in 1910. The first International Women's Day was celebrated in 1911 in several European countries, including Germany, to demand women's suffrage, labor rights, and equality. Over the decades, it spread worldwide and became a symbol of both celebration and protest for women's rights.

The United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day in 1977, giving it a global framework. Since then, it has been marked every March 8 as a day to celebrate women's achievements and raise awareness about gender equality.

In 2019, Berlin became the first and only federal state in Germany to declare March 8 a public holiday. This decision reflected Berlin's progressive and diverse character, recognizing the city's strong tradition of social movements and gender equality activism. Since then, schools, government offices, and many workplaces in Berlin close on March 8, making it a statutory holiday.

The day is marked with marches, rallies, and cultural events, especially around symbolic places. It is both a celebration of women's achievements and a call to action for ongoing struggles in equality.