Public holiday in Azerbaijan
Women's Day - in lieu in Azerbaijan
Monday, March 9, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Women’s Day (in lieu) is the replacement public holiday for International Women’s Day in Azerbaijan when 8 March falls on a Sunday. It gives people the Monday off instead.
About Women's Day - in lieu in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, this day is a nationwide substitute holiday tied to International Women’s Day. It matters mainly as a practical day off in the holiday calendar, following the fixed-date celebration of women on 8 March and moving the break to the next working day when needed.
How Women's Day - in lieu is celebrated in Azerbaijan
Because it is an in-lieu public holiday, observance is generally simple and practical rather than ceremonial. Many people use the day for rest or family time, and it functions as part of the March holiday period around International Women’s Day.
Interesting facts
The holiday is nationwide in Azerbaijan. It appears only when 8 March falls on a Sunday, so the substitute day is observed on Monday, 9 March in 2026.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 Mar 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.