Labour Day

Labour Day is an official public holiday in many countries. The actual date of the holiday can vary, as the map illustrates. For instance, in North America and Australasia, it is celebrated on the first Monday in September. In other parts of the world, it is often celebrated on the first Monday in May. It is an annual day of celebration of the labour movement and the institution of achievements. It has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.

In most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which happens on 1 May, although celebrated on the first Monday in September in North America. It was originally chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike which culminated in the Haymarket affair.[1] In most countries Labour Day is celebrated either on the first Monday in September or on 1 May as indicated in global map. Labour Day is a public / statutory holiday as indicated.

  1. ^ Rothman, Lily (1 May 2017). "The Bloody Story of How May Day Became a Holiday for Workers". Time. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
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