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Women’s Equality Day
A US day on 26 August marking the certification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1973
About the day
Congress authorised the President to proclaim the day by a joint resolution in 1973, and presidents have marked it with proclamations or messages most years, including in 2025. National Park Service sites such as Women's Rights National Historical Park hold events around the date.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 26 August 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 26 August 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 26 August 2029 | USA | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- White House Presidential Message on Women's Equality Day, 2025
- Congress.gov H.J.Res.52 (1973)
- National Park Service, Women's Rights NHP Women's Equality Day
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