Women's Day in 2025 falls on a Saturday, raising questions about leave, wages, and overtime. Will female employees get time off? How will salaries be affected? Is there extra pay for working that day? Here's what you need to know.

Will there be a holiday for Women's Day in 2025?

Under national holiday regulations, female employees are entitled to a half-day off on Women's Day. However, no additional leave will be granted since March 8, 2025, falls on a Saturday.

How will wages be handled during the holiday?

Female employees who their take half-day leave will receive their regular salary. Those who work as usual or participate in company or social events will also be paid as usual, no additional overtime wages will be granted.

Will female employees working on Women's Day receive extra pay or time off?

If female employees are required to work on Women's Day when it falls on a weekend, and no compensatory time off is provided, employers must pay overtime wages in accordance with labor laws.

Source: Shanghai Morning Post