National Women's Day 2026

August 9, 2026 in South Africa

Two young African women wearing headscarves.

National Women's Day is a public holiday in South Africa and is observed annually on August 09, 2026. This day commemorates the day in 1956 when 20,000 women stood up to protest against the Urban Areas Act, also known as the pass laws.

We have placed a detailed description of this event on this page: National Women's Day 2025. For further information please stop by there!

Where is National Women's Day?

Nationwide

South Africa

When is National Women's Day?

Sunday, the 9th of August 2026

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More dates:

National Women's Day on Aug 09, 2025 in South Africa
National Women's Day on Aug 09, 2026
National Women's Day on Aug 09, 2027

Women's holidays

American Business Women's Day • International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women • International Day of Rural Women • International Day of Women in Diplomacy • International Women’s Day • National Women's Day • Women's Equality Day • Women's History Month

The next feasts and holidays

24/12/24: Christmas Eve
25/12/24: Christmas
31/12/24: New Year's Eve
01/01/25: New Year's Day
20/01/25: Martin Luther King Day
02/02/25: Groundhog Day
02/02/25: Super Bowl Sunday

Recurring events

Nature events

Entertainment

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