International Women’s Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Nauru

International Women’s Day in Nauru is held every 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a day used to highlight ongoing gender inequality and to call for further change.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	8 Mar	Sat	International Women's Day
	10 Mar	Mon	International Women's Day Holiday
2026	8 Mar	Sun	International Women's Day
	9 Mar	Mon	International Women's Day Holiday
2027	8 Mar	Mon	International Women's Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Nauru is one of the smallest nations on Earth, and yet, this tiny island nation of only around 10,000 people puts a big emphasis on International Women’s Day. Not only is it a national holiday, but the president of Nauru often gives a speech on women’s equality, followed up by a candlelight commemoration service in honour of the introduction of women’s suffrage.

In days gone by, women held fewer positions in the workforce in Nauru. At that time, however, Nauru’s wealth was great due to valuable phosphate mining. The mines were depleted and the profits mismanaged. Today, the economy is more diversified, and women fill over 40 percent of non-agricultural job positions.

There are also still some shortcomings and problems in Nauru, concerning treatment of women. Some complain they think the anti-rape laws are not strict enough. Others think domestic violence, sexual harassment, sex slavery, and sex tourism need to be cracked down on further.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	8 Mar	Fri	International Women's Day
2023	8 Mar	Wed	International Women's Day