International Women's Day
Wednesday, March 8, 2028
Weekday
Wednesday
Week
10
Day of year
68
Country
🇧🇫 BF
XOF
About this holiday
International Women's Day on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and calls for gender equality. Rooted in early 20th-century labour movements, it is an official public holiday in a number of countries, where women often receive flowers and gifts.
International Women's Day · 2025–2030
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