Important DaysFriday, 13 February 2026·Important Days
National Women's Day: Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary (13 February)
National Women's Day was observed on 13 February, the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the 'Nightingale of India' and first woman Governor of an Indian state.
Key highlights
Direct fact
National Women's Day is observed in India on 13 February, the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu (born 13 February 1879), the 'Nightingale of India'.
Key specifics
- Sarojini Naidu was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress (1925).
- She became the first woman Governor of an Indian state (United Provinces / Uttar Pradesh, 1947).
- A noted poet, her works include 'The Golden Threshold' and 'The Bird of Time'.
- She was a key figure in the Civil Disobedience Movement and Salt Satyagraha.
Exam lens
Important Days / History: 13 Feb (Sarojini Naidu's birth, 1879); first woman INC President (1925) and first woman Governor (UP).