Women’s Day 2025, 2026 and 2027
Ukraine celebrates Women’s Day on 8 March each year. The holiday first appeared in the United States in the early 1900’s and was organised to commemorate the strike of the International Ladies Garment Workers.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 Mar | Sat | Women's Day |
| 10 Mar | Mon | Women's Day Holiday | |
| 2026 | 8 Mar | Sun | Women's Day |
| 9 Mar | Mon | Women's Day Holiday | |
| 2027 | 8 Mar | Mon | Women's Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
In the early 1900’s, garment workers in the United States and Europe laboured for more than 65 hours each week, sometimes working until dawn during peak seasons. They were often required to provide their own needles, thread, irons and even sewing machines.
Women were paid less than men and employees were charged for their clothes lockers, chairs and were fined for minor infractions. In some factories, women were required to use outside toilets. To prevent work interruption, doors exiting the building were locked and employees required permission from a foreman to open it.
On 22 November, 1909, garment workers in New York gathered to discuss the disadvantages and dangers of their workplaces. For four hours, Clara Lemlich rose and declared that workers should go on strike, earning a standing ovation. On 24 November, 15,000 shirtwaist workers walked out of the factories with more joining them the next day.
The strike lasted until February 1910 when factory owners agreed to better pay, shorter hours and equal treatment of employees. After the strike, Clara Lemlich became the face of the labour movement as the strike became an important milestone for the cause.
In 1910, International Women’s Day was declared during a meeting of the Socialist Second International in Denmark. Russian women celebrated their first International Women’s Day in 1913 on the last Sunday in February.
In Ukraine, women are celebrated on Women’s Day with gifts and flowers. Many restaurants offer special events, some so popular that advanced reservations must be made. Clubs also offer free or reduced price entrance for women on Women’s Day.
Over the years, Women’s Day has been associated with spring, love and positive thoughts. Men are expected to give gifts, greeting cards and sweets to all the women who are important in their lives, including grandmothers, mothers, wives and sisters.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 Mar | Fri | Women's Day |
| 2023 | 8 Mar | Wed | Women's Day |