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Workers' Memorial Day
The Workers' Memorial Day in Gibraltar honors workers who have lost their lives, suffered injuries, or become ill due to workplace accidents or conditions. The day also reinforces the importance of health and safety in the workplace, echoing the theme "Remember the dead, fight for the living".
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Shōwa Day (Japan)
Shōwa Day honors the birthday of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), who reigned from 1926 to 1989. The day encourages reflection on Japan's journey through the Shōwa era, a time of war, recovery and remarkable growth. It marks the start of Golden Week, one of Japan's longest holiday periods, when people enjoy nature, visit parks and contemplate the nation's history and resilience.
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Carnival Day (Sint Maarten)
Carnival Day in Sint Maarten closes the Carnival season with grand parades, music, dance and the burning of King Momo, a tradition that has grown since the 1970s into a vibrant expression of the island’s culture and identity.
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International Workers' Day South Africa
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day, celebrates the role of workers in society, honours the struggles of the labour movement, and recognizes the sacrifices made by trade unions and workers in the fight against apartheid and for fair working conditions.
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Labour Day Uganda
Labour Day in Uganda is a national public holiday to honor workers' contributions and advocate for labor rights and social justice. Aligned with global International Workers’ Day traditions, Uganda began officially observing it in the 1970s, with increasing government and union participation.
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Labour Day Ukraine
Labour Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, and it honors the contributions of workers and the labor movement. Ukraine's observance of Labour Day has evolved over time, reflecting the nation's historical and political changes.
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Labour Day Uruguay
Labour Day in Uruguay is celebrated on May 1st, in line with International Workers' Day, to recognize and honor the contributions and rights of workers.
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Labour Day Vanuatu
Labour Day in Vanuatu is a public holiday, aligning with the global celebration of International Workers’ Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the economic and social achievements of workers and the labor movement.
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Labour Day in Venezuela
Labour Day in Venezuela, known as "Día del Trabajador", is celebrated along with many other countries around the world. It is a powerful symbol of the workers' movement, blending historical labor rights advocacy with modern political and social expression.
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International Labour Day Vietnam
International Labour Day, known in Vietnam as "Ngày Quốc tế Lao động", is a national public holiday and one of the most important official holidays recognizing workers' contributions to the country's development.
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Labour Day Wallis and Futuna
Labour Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It aligns with International Workers' Day, observed in many countries worldwide to honor the contributions of workers and the labor movement.
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Labour Day in Yemen
Labour Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated in Yemen in alignment with many countries around the world, and it serves as a time to acknowledge the contributions of Yemeni workers across sectors such as agriculture, construction, education, and public services.
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