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Single Working Women’s Day

Celebrate the hardworking single women in your life! Show them love and appreciation on Single Working Women's Day.

Tuesday

August 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEAugust 4

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYSocial Justice

INTRO

Introduction

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Singles Working Women's Day on August 4th is a day to celebrate the many hardworking single women around the world! This special holiday was created in 2005 by American entrepreneur and author Mika Brzezinski as a way to recognize and appreciate all of the incredible contributions made by working single females. From CEOs, entrepreneurs, lawyers, teachers and more - Single Working Women's Day celebrates each of these amazing women who are making their mark in society.

TIMELINE

Single Working Women’s Day Timeline

Women Win The Vote

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote, a significant step in recognizing women's rights.

Rise Of The Women's Liberation Movement

The 1960s saw the rise of the women's liberation movement, which fought for equality for women in the workplace and society.

Single-Parent Households Increase

The number of single-mother households in the USA doubled from the 1970s to 1980, demonstrating the rise of working single women.

Family Medical Leave Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is passed in the USA, granting job-protection for family and medical emergencies.

Single Working Women's Day Established

American entrepreneur and author Mika Brzezinski establishes Single Working Women's Day to acknowledge the contributions of working single women.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Single Working Women’s Day

Go to a Spa Day

Take the day off and treat yourself to a spa day. Get a massage, facial, manicure and pedicure, or whatever else you think you need to relax and unwind.

HAVE

Have a Girls' Night Out

Gather your girlfriends and go out for dinner and drinks. Celebrate Single Working Women's Day with fun stories, laughter and memories to last a lifetime.

HOST

Host a Potluck

Organize a potluck dinner with all of your single working women friends. Everyone brings their favorite dish or some drinks to share.

TAKE

Take a Trip

Treat yourself to a weekend getaway! Book a flight, rent an Airbnb, or plan a road trip to celebrate Single Working Women's Day in style.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer

Give back to your community by volunteering at a local shelter or organization in need of help. It's a great way to make new connections while giving back.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Single Working Women’s Day is Important

It encourages support for single mothers

Single Working Women's Day is also an important reminder to provide support for single mothers who may be struggling financially or emotionally due to the challenges of balancing both work and parenting responsibilities. Organizations like charities, non-profits, mentorship programs, and child care centers can help provide much needed assistance for these women.

It acknowledges and celebrates single working women

Single Working Women's Day is an important reminder that single women are just as capable of contributing to society with their hard work and dedication. It serves to acknowledge the unique struggles and successes that single working women face, while also celebrating their strength and resilience.

It promotes gender equality

Single Working Women's day emphasizes the importance of gender equality in the workplace. Despite progress being made in recent years, there still remains a gender pay gap between male and female workers - a disparity that Single Working Women's Day helps to address by highlighting the achievements of successful single working women and advocating for equal pay across all genders.

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