International Women's Day is a global celebration for women's rights, and it is celebrated on March 8 each year.
International Women's Day is one of the most important days to recognize the achievements made by women and to raise awareness about women's equality.
International Women's Day can date back to the social movements demanding equality and voting rights for women. International Women's Day became official on March 19, 1911. however, International Women's Day was held on different days among different countries at that time.
In 1914, Germany first held International Women's Day on March 8. Following the February Revolution in 1917, International Women's Day became a national holiday celebrated on March 8 in Russia, and it is then celebrated in other communist countries.
In 1977, the United Nations made International Women's Day a global celebration.
The following is the list of International Women's Day from 2022 to 2026.
Holiday | Date | Weekday |
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International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2022 | Tuesday |
International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2023 | Wednesday |
International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2024 | Friday |
International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2025 | Saturday |
International Women's Day | Mar 08, 2026 | Sunday |
In Nepal, International Women's Day is also known as Nari Dibas.