National Women's Day South Africa 2027

National Women's Day South Africa 2027 will be observed on Monday, 9 August 2027 in South Africa, this is a can't-miss public holiday for South Africans everywhere.

National Women's Day will celebrated on Monday, August 9th, 2027 as a public holiday in South Africa. It commemorates the historic march of approximately 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in 1956. These courageous women, representing all races and led by figures like Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa, and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn, famously 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 critical 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 South African society, recognizing their indispensable contribution to the nation's development and future.