How to congratulate a girl, friend, mother, colleague on March 8 — a collection of ideas

Many countries around the world celebrate International Women's Day on March 8. This holiday celebrates femininity and beauty, and also highlights the contribution of the fair sex in all spheres of society. People all over the world congratulate mothers, sisters, lovers, girlfriends and colleagues. Izvestia has collected some ideas and tips on how to make March 8th special and unforgettable for your loved ones.

How to congratulate a woman on March 8th in 2025

On a significant day, it is very important to show attention and warmth to the culprits of the celebration. You can put different emotions into a greeting, depending on who it is addressed to and what kind of feeling you want to express first.

So, congratulations can be simple and heartfelt. Eg:

"I wish you to be happy every day, to remain the same beautiful, brave and unique! May this day bring you joy, love and lots of admiring smiles. You deserve all the best!"

You can add a joke-compliment element to the greeting. Here's how to do it:

"The shops have already stopped selling flowers because they won't be able to match your beauty anyway! March 8th! May this day be filled with fun moments and pleasant surprises!"

Often the basis of congratulations is gratitude to the mother, soulmate, close friend. The text may sound like this:

"Today I want to thank you for all your care, love and support that you always give me. You are a real heroine and a wonderful woman. Happy 8th of March! I'm hugging you tight."

Other people prefer to put as many wishes for the future as possible into the greeting, to mention the most important things for the hero of the occasion. For example:

"I wish you love, happiness, success and all the best. May this day be the beginning of something wonderful and incredible in your life!"

You can also add inspiration for new achievements to your congratulations:

"On this magical day, I want to wish you to conquer all the peaks, as well as never lose your strength of spirit and good mood! Since March 8th!"

It is important to choose a greeting card that best conveys your feelings and warm wishes to the girl on this special day. You can pronounce the selected words in person or express them in a letter or postcard. Create a video or photo collage that contains the moments you spent with her.

Along with congratulations, you can give or send a bouquet of a woman's favorite flowers to show your attention and admiration.

A great gift for a woman will be the release from business and worries. Take on some of her responsibilities, prepare for her a special day full of surprises and pleasures. You can arrange a festive dinner, a trip to the cinema or a spa salon so that the hero of the occasion can relax and unwind.

What to give a woman on March 8th

The main thing to consider when choosing a gift for March 8th is the hobbies, interests and needs of the celebrant.

To emphasize the beauty and individuality of a woman, jewelry is often given: rings, earrings, necklaces or bracelets. High-quality cosmetics or a fragrance that she loves can also be great gifts. Think about the girl's preferences and choose something unique.

A sign of attention can be a subscription to spa treatments or a trip to a small trip where the hero of the occasion can relax, enjoy new experiences and spend time with loved ones.

Gadgets and home accessories can be a practical and useful gift. A girl will be pleased with a gift tailored to her hobbies — a book, a ticket to a concert by her favorite artist, or a set for a creative hobby.

You can make a memorable gift, such as a photo collage with shared photos or a homemade postcard. The most important thing is to show attention, care and love for a woman on this special day.

Earlier, Izvestia shared congratulations and postcards from March 8th for all the culprits of the celebration.