Day: August 14, 2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially recognized November 19 as Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, establishing it as a global date to celebrate and advance women’s entrepreneurship worldwide. See HERE!

The United Kingdom officially celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, with the participation of local women entrepreneurs in addition to student and global ambassadors. See HERE!

The inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Day was held at the United Nations in New York City, supported by the United Nations Foundation, establishing a global platform to celebrate and advance women’s entrepreneurship. See HERE!

On November 19, Gabon celebrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day for the first time with senior government officials, diplomatic representatives and financial institutions in attendance. See HERE!

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) made a statement stating every November 19 we celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day for its focus on empowering women and girls to become active participants in economies in their countries. See HERE!

The State Bank of Pakistan announced nationwide programming across its 16 field offices to mark Women Entrepreneurship Day on November 19, noting that the previous year’s observance featured more than 50 sessions, engaged over 1,500 women entrepreneurs, and facilitated the disbursement of approximately PKR 24 billion to more than 20,000 women-led

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day was launched at the United Nations in New York City on November 19, with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio proclaiming the day official. See HERE!

The Governor of Nebraska, Jim Pillen, proclaims Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, making it the 30th U.S. state to officially acknowledge the vital contributions of female entrepreneurs both nationally and globally. See HERE!

City of Norman, Oklahoma, officially proclaimed November 19 as Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, recognizing the observance as part of efforts to celebrate and support women entrepreneurs. See HERE!

Fredericksburg, Virginia, officially recognized Women’s Entrepreneurship Day through a proclamation issued by Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw, joining other municipalities and government bodies that have recognized the observance. See HERE!