International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, holds significant historical and cultural importance in Uzbekistan. Its observance reflects a blend of Soviet-era influences and contemporary efforts to recognize and empower women in Uzbek society.

When is International Women's Day?

International Women's Day in Uzbekistan is celebrated every year 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 origins of International Women's Day trace back to early 20th-century socialist movements advocating for women's rights and labor equality. In 1922, following the Bolshevik Revolution, the Soviet Union officially recognized March 8 as International Women's Day, a practice adopted by Uzbekistan as part of the USSR .

Uzbekistan, as part of the Soviet Union, first began officially celebrating International Women's Day in the 1920s. The day was introduced as part of broader Soviet campaigns for women's emancipation and inclusion in the workforce.

A pivotal event in Uzbekistan's Women's Day history was the Hujum, launched on March 8, 1927. The Soviet government initiated this campaign to encourage Muslim women in Central Asia (including Uzbekistan) to unveil, become literate, and participate in public life.

A famous moment linked to IWD in Uzbekistan's history was when Nurkhon Yuldashkhojayeva, a young Uzbek dancer, publicly removed her veil during an International Women's Day performance in 1928, symbolizing women's liberation in Soviet Central Asia.

After gaining independence in 1991, Uzbekistan retained March 8 as a public holiday, though the focus shifted from its Soviet political roots to a more cultural and family-centered celebration.

The day is now widely celebrated as both International Women's Day and Mother's Day, honoring women's roles in family, society, education, and the economy.