On March 8, women appreciate hearing words written for them rather than the usual "happiness, health and love". Here are International Women's Day wishes: short ones for a card, personal messages, wishes for a girlfriend or wife, mum and grandma, colleagues, a friend, sister and daughter, funny ones, and a few short poems. Add a name or a shared memory to make any of them personal. Wishes for other holidays of the year are in our holiday wishes calendar.
View full-size photoFlowers and cards are a traditional way to greet women in the family
For a friend or sister
Happy Women's Day, my friend! Thank you for years of friendship, late-night talks and support in everything. You are the best!
Happy spring holiday, sis! May everything you dream of come true, and I will always be by your side.
Happy March 8, dear! More trips, more reasons to laugh and more coffee catch-ups.
Happy Women's Day, my friend! May your life be as bright as you are.
Happy Women's Day, sister! You are my closest person, and I am proud of you.
For a daughter
Happy March 8, sweetheart! You are growing up smart, kind and brave, and I am proud of you every day.
Happy spring holiday, my little princess! May every day bring you joy and new discoveries.
My daughter, I wish you always to know your worth and never be afraid to dream. Happy Women's Day!
Happy Women's Day, darling! You are the best gift in our lives.
Funny Women's Day wishes
Happy March 8! May your dresses always fit perfectly, your coffee stay hot and "just popping to the shops" never end in debt.
Wishing you as many compliments as the photos you take before choosing one for your story!
Happy Women's Day! May your alarm only ring once you have had enough sleep.
Happy March 8! May men guess your wishes before you have to hint for the third time.
Happy holiday! May there always be a free parking spot outside your favourite café.
Happy Women's Day! May your wardrobe be full and "I have nothing to wear" be just a joke.
What to write on a holiday card
Happy holiday! May your home always be filled with warmth, peace and joy.
Best wishes! Bright thoughts, good health and people around you worth celebrating with.
May this day bring calm and every day after it a reason to smile.
With warmth and best wishes to you and your family on this holiday!
A small bouquet goes well with a card: flowers turn even a few lines into a special gift.
View full-size photoA video call and bouquet — a way to greet loved ones from afar
Greeting loved ones from afar
A video call — agree on a good time so the whole family can talk without rushing.
A voice message — a real voice feels warmer than text, especially for grandparents.
Flower delivery — a bouquet with a card delivered on the holiday morning makes a lovely surprise.
A family video — collect short wishes from all your relatives and send them as one clip.
For a sister, grandmother or mother-in-law
For a sister: Happy Women's Day, sis! Thank you for always being on my side. May spring bring you new dreams and the strength to make them real.
For a grandmother: Happy spring holiday, Grandma! Your care warms the whole family. Wishing you health, sunny days and lots of visitors.
For a mother-in-law: Thank you for your kindness, wisdom and the best husband (or wife) in my life. Happy March 8!
For a godmother: Happy Women's Day, dear godmother! May your heart always be at peace and your home full of joy.
For a teacher from children and parents
Dear teacher, happy March 8! Thank you for your patience, knowledge and attention to every pupil. May spring bring you inspiration.
Dear nursery teacher, happy Women's Day! Our children run to you happily every day — the best review of your work.
From the whole class: wishing you attentive pupils, calm lessons and plenty of spring smiles!
A class or group can give one shared bouquet or a flower box — easy to keep in the classroom.
Short Women's Day poems
Spring is knocking at the door With tulips, sunshine, warmth and more. May every day be bright and new And full of joy, just like you.
May all your dreams begin to bloom Like the first flowers after gloom, And may your days grow ever bright, Filled with laughter, love and light.
Mimosa, tulips, morning sun, Spring is here for everyone. With tender wishes, warm and true, Happy Women's Day to you!
Which flowers to add to your wishes
Women's Day wishes traditionally come with flowers. The most popular are tulips, mimosa, delicate roses and eustoma: they feel like spring and suit women of any age. Mum will love soft pastel shades, your partner roses or peony-like varieties, and colleagues small bouquets or flowers in a box. For more, see Women's Day flowers.
One sentence with a wish and your name: "Happy Women's Day! Warmth, inspiration and people around you who value you."
How do I reply to Women's Day wishes?
Say thank you warmly and briefly: "Thank you! It's so nice that you remembered." If the message is personal, add one warm line in return.
Is March 8 still celebrated in Ukraine?
Yes, many people congratulate women on this day, and the holiday is increasingly seen as a day of women's rights and opportunities. For its history, see International Women's Day.
What should I write on a card with Women's Day flowers?
A greeting, one personal wish and your name, for example: "Mum, happy Women's Day! Thank you for your warmth. Love, Andrii."
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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