Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a national public holiday. It commemorates the 1937 labour uprising, led by Tubar Uriah "Buzz" Butler, which gave rise to the country's modern trade union movement.

When is Labour Day?

Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago is celebrated on June 19 each year.

The following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Labour Day?

In the early 20th century, workers in Trinidad and Tobago, particularly in the oil, sugar, and transport sectors—faced low wages and long hours, poor housing and working conditions, and little or no legal protections. As economic frustration grew during the Great Depression era (1930s), tensions between workers and employers escalated.

On June 19, 1937, workers at oilfields in Fyzabad (south Trinidad) staged protests. These actions were sparked by years of economic hardship and injustice.

Workers walked off the job and gathered to protest. Clashes with colonial police led to violence, arrests, and deaths. The uprising quickly spread across the country, igniting unrest in Port of Spain, San Fernando, and other areas.

In 1973, the government of Trinidad and Tobago officially declared June 19 as Labour Day.