International Women's Day
Nationwide public holiday in Sierra Leone
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 March | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 9 March | Monday | International Women's Day (observed) Observed day off for International Women's Day (Sun 8 Mar) |
| 2027 | 8 March | Monday | Nationwide |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Sierra Leone.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 6 Mar – Tue 9 Mar is a 4-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Freetown around 8 March: high 32°C (89°F), low 25°C (76°F), rain on 0% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Freetown. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 8 March in Freetown: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Sierra Leone
Tuesday, 9 March 2027
International Women's Day in other countries
Angola
Burkina Faso
Chad
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Zambia
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Mongolia
More for Sierra Leone
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.