St. Joseph the Worker is honored by the Catholic Church. This feast celebrates St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and the patron saint of workers and craftsmen, in his role as a humble laborer and model of dignity in work.

When is St. Joseph the Worker?

St. Joseph the Worker is celebrated on May 1 each year.

The following is the list of St. Joseph the Worker from 2020 to 2049.

The History of St. Joseph the Worker?

St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, is a central figure in Christian tradition.

Described in the Gospels as a "tekton" (Greek for craftsman or builder), he is often portrayed as a carpenter. Though he speaks no recorded words in Scripture, Joseph is depicted as a man of action, obedience, and humble service.

For centuries, St. Joseph was honored on March 19 (Solemnity of St. Joseph). However, during the 19th and 20th centuries, as labor rights movements gained momentum, May 1 became known worldwide as International Workers' Day. In response to growing socialist and secular labor movements, Pope Pius XII established a new feast on May 1, 1955, dedicated to "St. Joseph the Worker".

Pope Pius XII declared May Day is St. Joseph's Day to highlight the dignity of labor from a Christian perspective, to offer a spiritual and moral counterpoint to Marxist interpretations of work and class struggle, and to elevate St. Joseph as a role model for workers.