Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Labor Day is also known as International Workers’ Day and May Day. It’s a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs around May 1, but several countries observe it on other dates.
Is Labour Day/May Day a Public Holiday?
Labour Day/May Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Labor Day is often used as a day to defend workers’ rights.
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About Labour Day/May Day
Read more about Labour Day/May Day.Labour Day/May Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 1 | Labour Day/May Day | National holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
