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.

What Do People Do?
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.
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Date
Name
Holiday Type
2015
Sun
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2015
Mon
9 Mar
International Women’s Day observed
National holiday
2016
Tue
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2017
Wed
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2018
Thu
8 Mar
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National holiday
2019
Fri
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2020
Sun
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2020
Mon
9 Mar
International Women’s Day observed
National holiday
2021
Mon
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2022
Tue
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2023
Wed
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2024
Fri
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2025
Sat
8 Mar
International Women’s Day
National holiday
2025
Mon
10 Mar
International Women’s Day observed
National holiday