International Women's Day
Public holiday (a working day under martial law) in Ukraine · Міжнародний жіночий день
Dates
| Year | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Working day |
| 2024 | Friday 8 March 2024 | Working day |
| 2025 | Saturday 8 March 2025 | Working day |
| 2026 | Sunday 8 March 2026 | Working day |
| 2027 | Monday 8 March 2027 | Working day |
| 2028 | Wednesday 8 March 2028 | Working day |
| 2029 | Thursday 8 March 2029 | Working day |
Where it applies
Some regions only.
Is it a day off?
No. Under martial law, public holidays in Ukraine are working days: offices, schools and businesses keep their normal hours, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Forecast for Monday 8 March in Kyiv: (MET Norway)
About International Women's Day
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls attention to gender equality. It grew out of labour and women's suffrage movements in the early twentieth century and is a public holiday in a number of countries.
Traditions
In many countries women receive flowers, cards or small gifts from colleagues, family and friends. Events, talks, marches and campaigns on women's rights are also held.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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