When is International Women's Day in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 8 and March 9. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate International Women's Day?

International Women's Day is marked in 30 countries: Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, China, Czechia, Georgia, Germany, Guinea-Bissau and Israel, and 18 more.

Is International Women's Day a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Georgia, Germany, Guinea-Bissau and Kazakhstan and 10 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is International Women's Day 2026?

International Women's Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, March 8, 2026 and the last is Monday, March 9, 2026, across 30 countries.

Many Russians pay tribute to women's role in Russian society by celebrating International Women's Day on March 8.

Also listed as Day off for International Women's Day.

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International Women's Day 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇦🇴 AngolaDia Internacional da Mulher	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇦🇲 Armenia	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇧🇾 BelarusМiжнародны жаночы дзень	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇧🇫 Burkina FasoInternational Women’s Day	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇰🇭 Cambodiaទិវានារីអន្តរជាតិ	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇹🇩 Chad	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇨🇳 China	March 8Sunday	Holiday
🇨🇿 Czechia	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇬🇪 Georgiaქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇩🇪 GermanyInternationaler Frauentag	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇮🇱 Israel	March 8Sunday	Optional holiday
🇰🇿 KazakhstanХалықаралық әйелдер күні	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇰🇮 Kiribati	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇱🇻 LatviaStarptautiskā sieviešu diena	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇲🇬 Madagascar	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇲🇩 Moldova	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇲🇳 MongoliaОлон Улсын Эмэгтэйчүүдийн Баяр	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇳🇷 Nauru	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇳🇴 Norway	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇷🇴 Romania	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇷🇺 RussiaМеждународный женский день	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇸🇬 Singapore	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇹🇼 Taiwan	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇺🇬 Uganda	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇺🇦 UkraineМіжнародний жіночий день	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇺🇸 United States	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇻🇪 VenezuelaDia Internacional de la Mujer	March 8Sunday	Observance
🇿🇲 Zambia	March 8Sunday	Public holiday
🇧🇫 Burkina FasoDay off for International Women's Day	March 9Monday	Public holiday
🇰🇿 KazakhstanDay off for International Women's Day	March 9Monday	Public holiday
🇷🇺 RussiaDay off for International Women's Day	March 9Monday	Public holiday
🇸🇱 Sierra LeoneDay off for International Women's Day	March 9Monday	Public holiday
🇿🇲 Zambia	March 9Monday	Public holiday

Questions about International Women's Day

When is International Women's Day in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 8 and March 9. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate International Women's Day?: International Women's Day is marked in 30 countries: Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, China, Czechia, Georgia, Germany, Guinea-Bissau and Israel, and 18 more.
Is International Women's Day a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Chad, Georgia, Germany, Guinea-Bissau and Kazakhstan and 10 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

Other holidays around the same time

Labour Day March 2
Independence Day January 1
Mother's Day February 8
National Day February 4
Constitution Day January 7
Daylight Saving Time starts March 8
Republic Day January 1
Liberation Day January 1
Martyrs' Day January 4
National Heroes' Day January 20
Teachers' Day January 15
Flag Day February 24