Is there a holiday on Women’s Day in 2019? The Origin of Women's Day

Is there a holiday on Women’s Day in 2019? The Origin of Women's Day
Is there a holiday on Women’s Day in 2019? What is the origin of Women's Day? International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. Spring is a season of vitality and revival, but the weather changes greatly. Shuimoxiansheng.com has summarized the festivals and solar terms in February of the lunar calendar in 2019. You are welcome to check it out!

Is there a holiday on Women’s Day in 2019?

According to the "National Holidays and Memorial Day Holidays Regulations" issued by the State Council, March 8th Women's Day is a holiday and memorial day for some citizens, and women have a half-day holiday. In fact, March 8th Women's Day is not a legal holiday for all citizens. A relevant official from the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau said that from the perspective of human care, all enterprises and institutions should try to give "half the sky" a half-day holiday or arrange other activities. Therefore, the half-day holiday on International Women's Day in 2019 is only enjoyed by women, usually in the afternoon. The specific arrangements depend on the regulations of each company.

The origin of Women's Day on March 8

On March 8, 1909, women workers in Chicago, Illinois, and workers in the textile and garment industries across the country held a massive strike and demonstration, demanding wage increases, an eight-hour workday, and the right to vote. This was the first organized mass struggle of working women in history, which fully demonstrated the power of working women. The struggle received widespread sympathy and enthusiastic response from women across the country and even in other countries of the world, and ultimately achieved victory. In August 1910, the Second International Socialist Women's Conference was held in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The conference decided to designate March 8 of each year as the World Women's Struggle Day, which was unanimously supported by the delegates. From then on, March 8th Women's Day has become a festival for women around the world to fight for their rights and liberation. March 8, 1911 was the first International Women's Day. Since 1975, the International Women's Year, the United Nations has held events to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 every year.

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