Modern & International Observances
International Women's Day
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="international-womens-day"></holidayfyi-glossary>An annual global observance on March 8 celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, with calls to action for gender equality. It emerged from early 20th-century labor movements and was designated by the United Nations in 1977. Over 20 countries — including Russia, China, and several African nations — recognize it as a public holiday, while it is observed as a cultural day in many more.