National Women's Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, August 9, 2023
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 32
- Day of year
- 221
- Local time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Currency
- ZAR
Long-weekend planner
National Women's Day falls on a Wednesday in 2023, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Africa, National Women's Day is on August 9, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, National Women's Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. National Women's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Africa.
National Women's Day was on August 9, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next National Women's Day in South Africa is on August 9, 2024.
Other public holidays in South Africa 2023
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The National Women's Day date for South Africa 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.