International Women’s Day is an annual Ukrainian holiday held on March 8 to celebrate the achievements of women. International Women’s Day is also celebrated in other countries worldwide.
Is International Women's Day a Public Holiday?
International Women's Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
One tradition in Ukraine on International Women's Day is to give flowers to female friends, loved ones or relatives.
There are a range of activities and events that take place on International Women’s Day in Ukraine. Conferences, presentations, and public gatherings are held to promote gender equality, equal opportunities, women’s rights, and other related issues. Many people buy flowers, confectionery and other gifts for female friends, partners or family members on International Women’s Day in Ukraine. Men's Day is also observed in Ukraine.
Public Life
International Women’s Day is a public holiday across Ukraine so many shops, museums, and libraries, as well as government offices and educational institutions are closed.
Background
International Women’s Day focuses on protecting, promoting and celebrating women’s rights. It was a state holiday of the former Soviet Union since 1965. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ukraine kept the holiday. International Women’s Day is also celebrated in other countries around the world.
Symbols
Flowers, such as roses and tulips, are of often seen on display or sold in Ukraine International Women’s Day. They are given as gifts to honor women and also symbolize the start of spring.
International Women's Day Observances
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2016
Tue
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2017
Wed
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2018
Thu
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2019
Fri
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2020
Sun
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2020
Mon
Mar 9
International Women's Day observed
National holiday
2021
Mon
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2022
Tue
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2023
Wed
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2024
Fri
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2025
Sat
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2025
Mon
Mar 10
International Women's Day observed
National holiday
2026
Sun
Mar 8
International Women's Day
National holiday
2026
Mon
Mar 9
International Women's Day observed
National holiday
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