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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day and support the inspiring female entrepreneurs of the world! Start shopping and investing with them today!

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November 2026

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

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YEARLY DATENovember 19

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYBusiness

SUBCATEGORYEntrepreneurship

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 19 and honor all the amazing women entrepreneurs around the world! This holiday was designed to recognize female business owners, who have achieved huge successes despite often facing greater challenges than their male counterparts. It also serves as an inspirational reminder that anything is possible for women in business if you are willing to put in the hard work and dedication.

TIMELINE

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Timeline

Women's Business Ownership Act

The United States enacted the Women's Business Ownership Act, crucial for eliminating barriers to women in business and pushing towards equality.

First Woman-led Unicorn Company

Theranos, a health technology company led by CEO Elizabeth Holmes, reached over $1 billion in value, becoming the first known unicorn business headed by a woman.

Rise of Women in Tech Startups

Startups led by women in the tech industry began making significant strides, encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship among women.

First Woman CEO in a Top Tech Company

Marissa Mayer became the CEO of Yahoo!, a major tech giant, marking a milestone in women's representation at the corporate level.

First Women's Entrepreneurship Day

The first Women's Entrepreneurship Day was celebrated on November 19, to inspire women globally and promote their businesses.

Sharp Rise in Women Entrepreneurs

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 saw a sharp rise in the number of new businesses started by women around the world.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Support a woman entrepreneur

Find a woman entrepreneur that you admire and make a monetary contribution to their business, or buy a product or service they offer. Even the smallest of donations can help.

Share a story

Take the time to share on social media or in conversations about female entrepreneurs and the amazing work they do. Sharing inspiring stories is one of the best ways to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.

ATTEND

Attend an event

Look for conferences, seminars, workshops, or other events where female entrepreneurs are present and network with them. This is a great way to show your support and learn more about their journey.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer

Look for volunteer opportunities at female entrepreneurship organizations, such as mentoring programs or workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs. Give back to the community by helping others get the resources they need to succeed.

HOST

Host a celebration

Gather up your friends and host an event to celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Have speakers come in to talk about their own experiences, or put together activities that will engage the attendees in the spirit of celebrating women entrepreneurs.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is Important

Raises Awareness of Global Issues

By shining a spotlight on female entrepreneurs, we can also raise awareness of various global issues such as gender inequality, poverty and access to education & resources. It's a powerful reminder that we can all contribute to making a positive difference in the world.

Celebrates female entrepreneurship

Women's Entrepreneurship Day is an important celebration of the many incredible women entrepreneurs around the world. We are encouraged to recognize and support them as they create businesses, pursue innovative ideas, and help their communities prosper.

Encourages Women to Pursue Their Dreams

Women's Entrepreneurship Day also serves to inspire other women to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams no matter what obstacles may stand in their way. By celebrating the success stories of other successful female entrepreneurs, we can all be reminded that anything is possible!