International Women’s Day 2026 and 2027 in Turkmenistan

International Women’s Day in Turkmenistan 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
2026	8 Mar	Sun	International Women's Day
2027	8 Mar	Mon	International Women's Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Unlike in some Muslim countries, where women’s roles in society are heavily restricted, this has never been the case in Turkmenistan.

The Turkmenistan president appears at a major honourary event for this holiday each year, gives a speech, and then bestows awards, titles, and cash gifts on “worthy women”. There are also beauty pageants, arts and craft exhibits, song and dance competitions, and other popular events scheduled for Women’s Day.

While women in rural areas tend to stay at home, those in the cities are often more independent and have their own careers. And the overall position of women in Turkmenistan is relatively positive.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2025	8 Mar	Sat	International Women's Day
2024	8 Mar	Fri	International Women's Day