Awareness Equality and inclusion
Women’s History Month (Canada)
Held each October in Canada, a month to celebrate the achievements of women and girls and to look at the inequalities that remain.
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OrganiserWomen and Gender Equality Canada
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held1992
About the day
The Government of Canada designated October as Women's History Month in 1992, to coincide with Persons Day on 18 October. Women and Gender Equality Canada leads the observance.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 October 2026 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 October 2027 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 October 2028 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
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