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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 International Labor Day a Public Holiday?
International Labor 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 International Labor Day
Read more about International Labor Day.International Labor Day Observances
Note: If a public holiday falls on a weekend, workers are entitled to have the following day off as compensation.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 3 | Day off for International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | May 3 | Day off for International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | May 3 | Day off for International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | Mon | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | May 2 | Day off for International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 1 | International Labor 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.
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