About Women Given the Vote in the UK
The Representation of the People Act 1918 received Royal Assent on 6 February 1918, giving women over 30 the right to vote in the UK — the result of decades of campaigning by the suffragette movement led by Emmeline Pankhurst.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 6 February 1918.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since women won the vote in the UK?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since women won the vote in the UK on 6 February 1918, updating every second.
How many years since women won the vote in the UK?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since women won the vote in the UK in 1918. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since women won the vote in the UK?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since women won the vote in the UK on 6 February 1918.
What day of the week was Women winning the vote in the UK?
Women winning the vote in the UK came on on a Wednesday, 6 February 1918.
When is the next anniversary of Women winning the vote in the UK?
The anniversary of Women winning the vote in the UK falls each year on 6 February. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.