About Vietnamese Women's Day (20/10)
Vietnamese Women's Day, celebrated every October 20, is the day Vietnam honours the women in people's lives — mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, teachers and colleagues. It marks the founding on October 20, 1930 of the Vietnam Women's Anti-Imperialist League, the forerunner of today's Vietnam Women's Union, the first organisation to give women a legal, open role in national life. The day blends political history with a warm, modern celebration of the women around us.
On 20/10, men and children give flowers — roses are especially popular — along with cards, gifts and kind words to the women they love. Offices, schools and families hold gatherings, and florists and restaurants see one of their busiest days of the year. Vietnam is unusual in celebrating women twice: once on October 20 for Vietnamese Women's Day and again on March 8 for International Women's Day, giving the country two annual occasions to show appreciation.
Vietnamese Women's Day falls on October 20 every year, a fixed date, so the countdown above always points to the next celebration. Whether you are planning flowers, a dinner or a heartfelt message, add Vietnamese Women's Day to your own countdown page and watch the days tick down to 20/10.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026next |
| 2027 | Wednesday, October 20, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, October 20, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, October 20, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, October 20, 2030 |
FAQ
When is Vietnamese Women's Day?
Vietnamese Women's Day is on October 20 every year. The countdown above shows the days, hours and minutes until the next 20/10 in your timezone.
Why is Vietnamese Women's Day celebrated?
It marks the founding of the Vietnam Women's Anti-Imperialist League — now the Vietnam Women's Union — on October 20, 1930, and honours the role of women in Vietnamese society and history.
How is Vietnamese Women's Day celebrated?
People give flowers, especially roses, along with cards and gifts to the women in their lives, and families, schools and workplaces hold gatherings and tributes.
Does Vietnam celebrate Women's Day twice?
Yes. Vietnam marks International Women's Day on March 8 and its own Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20, so the country honours women twice each year.