National Women's Day South Africa 2025

National Women's Day South Africa 2025 takes place on Saturday, 9 August 2025 in South Africa, expected to be a major public holiday many South Africans are talking about.

National Women's Day, this year will be on Saturday, August 9, 2025. It commemorates the historic march of approximately 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956. These courageous women, led by figures like Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa, and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn, protested against the apartheid government's discriminatory pass laws, which severely restricted the movement and freedoms of Black South Africans. This powerful demonstration of unity and resistance symbolises the strength and resilience of women in the fight for equality and justice. Today, the day honours the pivotal role women played in the liberation struggle and highlights the ongoing efforts towards gender equality, women's empowerment, and addressing issues such as gender-based violence. Across South Africa, various events, dialogues, and campaigns are organised to celebrate women's achievements and to advocate for their continued progress in all spheres of society, recognizing their indispensable contribution to the nation.