BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250702T014950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T020405Z UID:10000335-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Zambia DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Zambia is a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers to the nation's development. It aligns with the global celebration of International Workers' Day\, commemorating the achievements of the labor movement. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Zambia is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe roots of Labour Day trace back to the late 19th-century labor movement\, particularly the Haymarket Affair in Chicago in 1886\, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday. \nBy the early 20th century\, May 1st became widely recognized across many nations as a day to celebrate labor rights and demand better working conditions. \nDuring British colonial rule\, African workers in Zambia (then called Northern Rhodesia) were subject to poor wages\, harsh working conditions\, and racial discrimination. \nThe 1935 Copperbelt strike became a turning point in Zambia's labor history. African mineworkers protested against increased taxation and low wages in the Copperbelt mining region. This was one of the first major African labor protests in colonial Zambia and laid the foundation for later labor activism and political change. \nAfter Zambia gained independence from Britain in 1964\, the new government recognized the importance of the labor movement\, which had played a role in the independence struggle. \nUnder the leadership of President Kenneth Kaunda\, the government worked with labor unions to institutionalize May 1st as Labour Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-in-zambia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-in-Zambia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250702T021909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T054024Z UID:10000337-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:International Workers' Day in Zimbabwe DESCRIPTION:International Workers' Day\, also known as Labour Day in Zimbabwe\, is a national public holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement in advancing workers' rights and social justice. \nWhen is International Workers' Day?\nInternational Workers' Day in Zimbabwe is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of International Workers' Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of International Workers' Day?\nThe celebration of International Workers' Day originated in the late 19th century\, following the Haymarket Affair in Chicago (1886) where workers campaigned for the eight-hour workday. \nBy the early 20th century\, May 1st became widely recognized as International Labour Day by labor movements\, socialist groups\, and governments worldwide. \nDuring colonial rule in Rhodesia (pre-independence Zimbabwe)\, African workers endured poor working conditions\, low wages\, and limited labor rights. \nTrade union movements began to grow in the 1940s and 1950s\, with African workers organizing strikes and protests against unfair labor practices. \nAfter achieving independence from British colonial rule in 1980\, the new Zimbabwean government formally adopted May 1st as a national public holiday. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/international-workers-day-zimbabwe/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/International-Workers-Day-in-Zimbabwe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250703T025521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T030033Z UID:10000344-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Turkey DESCRIPTION:Labour Day\, also known in Turkey as "Emek ve Dayanışma Günü" (Labour and Solidarity Day)\, honors workers' rights\, labor movements\, and social solidarity\, similar to International Workers' Day celebrations worldwide. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Turkey is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe first Labour Day celebration on Turkish soil was held in 1912 in Istanbul\, during the late Ottoman Empire. It was organized by socialist and trade union groups\, influenced by the international labor movement and workers' demands for fair wages and reduced working hours. \nAfter the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923\, Labour Day was not officially recognized and large gatherings were often discouraged. However\, workers and unions continued to hold symbolic events\, especially in major cities. \nOn May 1\, 1977\, an estimated 500\,000 people gathered in Taksim Square\, Istanbul to celebrate Labour Day. During the rally\, unknown gunmen opened fire on the crowd. 34 people were killed\, and more than 100 were injured\, most from the resulting stampede. The tragedy is known as the Taksim Square Massacre (Taksim Katliamı) and remains one of the darkest moments in Turkey's labor history. \nFollowing the 1980 military coup\, Labour Day celebrations were officially banned\, and union activity was heavily restricted. May 1 was rebranded as "Spring and Flowers Day"\, attempting to depoliticize the occasion. \nIn 2009\, the Turkish government officially recognized May 1 as "Labour and Solidarity Day"\, reinstating it as a public holiday. \nFrom 2010 onward\, some Labour Day celebrations were permitted in public spaces\, though Taksim Square remained restricted for many years due to security concerns. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-turkey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-in-Turkey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250703T193459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T193949Z UID:10000355-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Tunisia DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is a national public holiday in Tunisia dedicated to honoring workers and their contributions to the country's development. It is part of International Workers' Day\, celebrated globally\, and reflects Tunisia's long tradition of labor activism and social justice. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Tunisia is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe roots of Labour Day trace back to the late 19th-century labor movement\, particularly the Haymarket Affair in Chicago in 1886\, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday. \nBy the early 20th century\, May 1st became widely recognized across many nations as a day to celebrate labor rights and demand better working conditions. \nTunisia's own labor history is deeply tied to the founding of the UGTT (Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail)\, which was established in 1946 by Farhat Hached\, a key figure in the national independence movement. \nThe UGTT was not only a trade union but also a political force pushing for national sovereignty\, worker protections\, and social reform. The UGTT joined forces with the Neo Destour Party\, led by Habib Bourguiba\, to fight for Tunisia's independence from France. \nAfter Tunisia gained independence in March 1956\, the labor movement retained strong influence in shaping social and economic policy. May 1 was officially declared a national public holiday by the Tunisian state. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-tunisia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-in-Tunisia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250708T055005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T032428Z UID:10000369-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in Togo DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Togo is part of the global observance of International Workers' Day\, which honors the contributions of workers and promotes labour rights. Its roots lie in the international labour movement of the late 19th century\, and its history in Togo reflects the nation's post-colonial evolution\, union activism\, and the fight for better working conditions. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Togo is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe roots of Labour Day go back to the Haymarket affair in Chicago\, USA (1886)\, where workers protesting for an 8-hour workday were met with violence. \nIn 1889\, the Second International declared May 1st as International Workers' Day\, encouraging worldwide demonstrations for workers' rights. \nUnder French colonial rule\, Togo began observing May 1 Labour Day\, mirroring France's practices. However\, during colonial times\, workers had limited rights\, and the observance was more symbolic than empowering. \nAfter gaining independence in 1960\, Togo officially continued Labour Day as a public holiday\, granting it national importance. \nFrom the 1970s to the 1990s\, Togo's trade unions became increasingly active. During political unrest in the 1990s\, Labour Day also became a platform for broader calls for democracy and human rights. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-togo/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-in-Togo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250709T184014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T034058Z UID:10000374-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day in The Gambia DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in The Gambia is part of a global tradition known as International Workers' Day or May Day\, which honors the struggles and achievements of workers and the labor movement. In The Gambia\, Labour Day shares this international origin but is also shaped by the country's own political and social development. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in The Gambia is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe roots of Labour Day go back to the Haymarket affair in Chicago\, USA (1886)\, where workers protesting for an 8-hour workday were met with violence. \nIn 1889\, the Second International declared May 1st as International Workers' Day\, encouraging worldwide demonstrations for workers' rights. \nThe Gambia\, like many former British colonies\, adopted Labour Day as part of a broader post-colonial identity that emphasized nation-building and workers' contributions. \nIn the post-independence period after 1965\, Labour Day became an official public holiday\, recognizing the role of Gambian workers in the young nation's economy and development. \nTrade unions such as the Gambia Workers' Union (GWU) and other organized labor bodies have used Labour Day to advocate for better wages and labor protections. \nThe government in The Gambia often uses Labour Day as a platform to announce labour reforms or acknowledge public service contributions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-the-gambia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-The-Gambia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250716T054905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T201243Z UID:10000397-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:International Workers' Day in Tanzania DESCRIPTION:International Workers' Day\, also known as Labour Day\, is a national public holiday celebrated in Tanzania. It honors the contributions\, rights\, and dignity of workers across the country. While rooted in global labor history\, the Tanzanian observance reflects the country's own post-independence socialist values and ongoing struggle for workers' rights. \nWhen is International Workers' Day?\nInternational Workers' Day in Tanzania is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of International Workers' Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n International Workers' DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of International Workers' Day?\nThe holiday has its roots in the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago\, when workers rallied for an eight-hour workday. Since then\, May 1 has been adopted by many countries as a day to celebrate and advocate for workers' rights. \nAfter Tanganyika's independence in 1961\, President Julius Nyerere promoted Ujamaa\, a form of African socialism that emphasized self-reliance\, equality\, and communal labor. \nLabor unions were tightly linked with the ruling party and state development plans. During this era\, May 1 was established as a national holiday\, aligned with the state's socialist ideology and honoring the working class as key agents of national development. \nAs Tanzania transitioned to a multi-party system and a liberal economy\, trade unions gained more autonomy. Workers' Day became a platform for unions to raise demands\, including fair wages\, job security\, pension reforms\, and safe working conditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/international-workers-day-tanzania/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/International-Workers-Day-in-Tanzania.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250717T041746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T031549Z UID:10000407-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Tajikistan DESCRIPTION:Labour Day\, also known as International Workers' Day or May Day\, is celebrated in Tajikistan every year. This holiday honors the contributions and rights of workers\, and its roots in Tajikistan are deeply tied to the country's Soviet past and the global labor movement. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Togo is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe idea of Labour Day originated from the international labor movement of the late 19th century. It was inspired by the Haymarket Affair in Chicago (1886)\, where workers striking for an eight-hour workday faced violence. \nIn 1889\, the Second International declared May 1 as a day to demonstrate for workers' rights. This tradition spread globally and became a symbol of labor solidarity and political awareness. \nWhen Tajikistan became the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic in 1929\, it adopted Soviet traditions\, including May 1 as a major holiday. In the USSR\, Labour Day was a non-working public holiday. \nFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, Tajikistan declared independence and retained May 1 as a national holiday. \nThe holiday's political character faded\, but the day continued to honor workers and promote labor rights. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-tajikistan/ CATEGORIES:War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-Tajikistan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250718T200724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T032729Z UID:10000417-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Syria DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Syria is in alignment with International Workers' Day\, a global observance that originated in the late 19th century. In Syria\, the holiday has deep political and symbolic significance\, especially tied to the Ba'ath Party's emphasis on social justice\, worker empowerment\, and state-led economic development. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Syria is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day has its roots in the Haymarket affair in Chicago\, 1886\, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday. \nOver time\, May 1st became a day of international solidarity for laborers\, especially in socialist and post-colonial countries\, including many in the Arab world. \nUnder the French Mandate (1920–1946)\, labor activism existed but was heavily suppressed. \nAfter independence in 1946\, Syrian trade unions began to organize more openly and push for better conditions. \nThe Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party seized power in 1963\, ushering in a new era that emphasized workers' rights\, state ownership of key industries and expansion of the public sector. \nLabour Day became a formal state holiday celebrated widely in both official and popular culture. \nIn the 2000s and especially after the outbreak of civil war in 2011\, economic hardship and displacement deeply affected Syria's labor force. Labour Day continues to be observed\, but often as a symbolic recognition of workers' resilience amid ongoing challenges. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-syria/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-Syria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250719T044303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T044538Z UID:10000421-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Switzerland DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is celebrated on May 1st to honor the international labor movement and workers' rights. Although it is not a national public holiday\, it is officially recognized in several cantons and cities. Its roots in Switzerland date back to the late 19th century\, closely aligned with the global rise of socialism and unionism. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Switzerland is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day has its roots in the Haymarket affair in Chicago\, 1886\, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday. \nFollowing this\, in 1889\, the Second International (a socialist organization) declared May 1st as International Workers' Day to commemorate the Haymarket martyrs and advance workers' causes. \nSwitzerland was among the first countries in Europe to embrace Labour Day. \nOn May 1\, 1890\, workers and socialist groups organized public rallies in major Swiss cities like Zurich\, Geneva and Basel. \nLabour Day became more formalized\, though World War I and WWII disrupted some celebrations. After WWII\, it regained strength and expanded to include broader social justice themes\, including women's rights and universal healthcare. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-switzerland/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Labour-Day-Switzerland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250807T043225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T045505Z UID:10000430-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:May Day Sweden DESCRIPTION:May Day is a public holiday focused on labor rights and social justice. It is officially recognized as International Workers' Day and is a time when political parties hold marches\, rallies\, and speeches across the country. \nWhen is May Day?\nMay Day in Sweden is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of May Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n May DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of May Day?\nLabour Day has its roots in the Haymarket affair in Chicago\, 1886\, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday. \nFollowing this\, in 1889\, the Second International (a socialist organization) declared May 1st as International Workers' Day to commemorate the Haymarket martyrs and advance workers' causes. \nMay Day has been celebrated in Sweden since 1890\, as part of the global labor movement's demand for improved working conditions—especially the eight-hour workday. \nIn Sweden\, the first May Day demonstrations were organized by socialist and labor groups\, particularly the Social Democratic Party and trade unions. It quickly became a powerful symbol of unity and a platform to demand fair wages\, labor protections and social justice. \nBy 1939\, May 1 was officially declared a public holiday in Sweden\, reflecting the country's strong labor traditions and political influence of the workers' movement. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/may-day-sweden/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/May-Day-Sweden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250819T062011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T062011Z UID:10000435-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Suriname DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Suriname honors the contributions of workers and the achievements of the labour movement. Marked by union rallies\, cultural events\, and public recognition\, it stands as both a celebration of workers' rights and a call for continued social and economic progress. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Suriname is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day is observed worldwide to honor the labour movement and the struggles of workers for fair wages\, safe working conditions\, and workers' rights. \nIts roots trace back to the Haymarket Affair in Chicago\, USA (1886)\, when workers protested for the 8-hour workday. \nLike many other countries\, Suriname adopted May 1 as a day to celebrate workers and trade union achievements. \nIn Suriname\, Labour Day is a national holiday and a day of recognition for the contributions of workers across all sectors of society. Trade unions and workers' organizations often hold marches\, rallies\, and cultural programs. \nIt is a holiday that highlights issues such as workers' rights\, fair pay\, and social protections. The day is both a celebration of workers' achievements and a reminder of the need for continued advocacy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-suriname/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labour-Day-Suriname.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250822T040331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T015937Z UID:10000449-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Vesak Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Vesak Full Moon Poya\, rooted in ancient India\, commemorates the birth\, Enlightenment\, and passing away of the Buddha\, all on the full moon of May. Introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE\, it became the island's most sacred Buddhist festival. Today\, Vesak is celebrated with temple rituals and almsgiving\, symbolizing peace and the victory of wisdom over ignorance. \nWhen is Vesak Full Moon Poya Day?\nVesak Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon in May. \nThe following is the list of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 15\, 2022Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 23\, 2024Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 23\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2029Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 02\, 2030Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 20\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 28\, 2033Saturday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 17\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 21\, 2035Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 24\, 2036Saturday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 22\, 2039Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 11\, 2040Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 29\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 19\, 2042Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 26\, 2044Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 15\, 2045Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 24\, 2047Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 02\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day?\nVesak traces back to ancient India\, tied to the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama\, who became the Buddha. \nAccording to Buddhist tradition\, three great events in his life all occurred on the full moon of May (Vesak). Because of these three pivotal events\, Vesak became the most sacred day in Buddhism. \n– Birth (623 BCE\, Lumbini\, Nepal): Prince Siddhartha was born to Queen Māyā Devi and King Suddhodana.\n– Enlightenment (588 BCE\, Bodh Gaya\, India): At age 35\, he attained Buddhahood under the Bodhi tree.\n– Parinibbāna (543 BCE\, Kusinārā\, India): At age 80\, he passed into Final Nibbāna. \nBuddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE by Arahat Mahinda Thera\, son of Emperor Ashoka of India. \nFrom then on\, Vesak became central to Sri Lankan Buddhist practice. \nIn 1950\, at the World Fellowship of Buddhists Conference in Colombo\, Vesak was formally declared as the most important Buddhist festival\, to be observed internationally. \nIn 1999\, the United Nations recognized Vesak as a global religious observance\, further cementing its international importance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/vesak-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vesak-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250823T021323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T021323Z UID:10000457-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Sri Lanka DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Sri Lanka honors the contributions of workers and the global struggle for labour rights. Recognized as a national holiday since 1956\, it is marked by rallies and speeches led by trade unions and political parties\, emphasizing workers' rights and social justice. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Sri Lanka is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, also known as International Workers' Day (May Day)\, originated in the late 19th century labour movement. The roots trace back to the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, when workers campaigned for the 8-hour workday. \nSince then\, May 1 has been recognized worldwide as a day to honor workers' rights\, solidarity\, and social justice. \nLabour Day was first observed in Sri Lanka during the early 20th century\, when trade union movements began gaining strength under British colonial rule. \nWorkers in plantations\, ports\, and railways formed unions to demand better wages\, working hours\, and conditions. The day became an opportunity for workers to unite and voice their concerns publicly. \nIn 1956\, Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike officially declared May 1st a national holiday in Sri Lanka. \nThis aligned Sri Lanka with international recognition of workers' struggles and provided space for organized rallies and processions. Since then\, Labour Day rallies have become a central feature of Sri Lankan politics. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-sri-lanka/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labour-Day-Sri-Lanka.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250824T023441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T023441Z UID:10000460-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Spain DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Spain is a public holiday that commemorates the struggles and achievements of workers\, with deep historical ties to both international and Spanish labor movements. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Spain is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe holiday traces its roots to the international workers' movement of the late 19th century. Like in many countries\, it was inspired by the struggles of workers in Chicago and the Haymarket Affair of May 1886\, which demanded an eight-hour workday. \nIn Spain\, Labour Day was first celebrated in 1890\, following the call by the Second International for an international day of workers' demonstrations. \nThe holiday was banned under General Francisco Franco\, who viewed workers' movements as a threat. Instead\, May 1 was replaced with the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker\, a Catholic celebration introduced in 1955\, emphasizing religious over labor themes. Despite repression\, underground labor movements and clandestine demonstrations continued on this date. \nAfter Spain's transition to democracy in the mid-1970s\, May 1 was reinstated as Labour Day. It became a public holiday nationwide\, recognized officially as a day to honor workers' rights and the labor movement. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-spain/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Labour-Day-Spain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250905T051111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T152250Z UID:10000485-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day South Sudan DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in South Sudan has its roots in the global workers' movement but became nationally significant after independence in 2011. It is to honor workers' role in nation-building\, while also serving as a platform to call for fair labour practices and social justice. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in South Sudan is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day traces back to the late 19th century labour movement in the United States. In 1886\, the Haymarket Affair in Chicago\, where workers striking for an 8-hour workday faced violent repression\, became the catalyst. \nSince then\, May 1 has been celebrated in much of the world as International Workers' Day\, honoring workers' rights and solidarity. \nWhen South Sudan was still part of Sudan\, May 1 was already marked as Labour Day\, recognized by trade unions and workers' organizations. Workers in both North and South Sudan used the day to push for better working conditions\, higher wages and recognition of unions. \nFollowing its independence on July 9\, 2011\, South Sudan adopted May 1 as an official public holiday. \nIt became a day to celebrate the role of workers in the nation-building process\, particularly significant for a country emerging from decades of conflict. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-south-sudan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-South-Sudan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250909T152713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T153529Z UID:10000510-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Somalia DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Somalia was adopted after independence in 1960\, rooted in the global workers' rights movement. It honors Somali workers' contributions\, with its observance shaped by socialist-era policies and continuing significance in calls for dignity\, rights and economic rebuilding. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Somalia is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, also known as International Workers' Day\, is observed on May 1 in many countries worldwide. Its roots go back to the labour movement in the late 19th century\, especially the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, where workers fought for the eight-hour workday. \nOver time\, May 1 became a day to celebrate workers' achievements\, rights\, and solidarity. \nAfter gaining independence in 1960\, Somalia aligned with many nations in recognizing May 1 as Labour Day. It was established as an official public holiday to acknowledge the role of workers in building the new Somali Republic. \nDuring the rule of Siad Barre (1969–1991)\, the government promoted Labour Day as part of socialist policies\, highlighting the dignity of labour and the contribution of workers to the nation's development. \nToday\, Labour Day in Somalia continues to be recognized\, though celebrations are often modest due to political and economic challenges. \nIt serves as a reminder of the importance of workers' rights\, fair wages\, and safe working conditions\, particularly in a country where informal work and unemployment are widespread. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-somalia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Somalia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250910T042535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T044412Z UID:10000518-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day Slovenia DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Slovenia has been celebrated since the late 19th century\, first under Austro-Hungarian rule\, later as a major socialist holiday in Yugoslavia\, and today as a two-day public holiday (May 1 and 2) that combines traditions like bonfires and picnics with recognition of workers' rights and solidarity. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Slovenia is celebrated every year on May 1 and 2. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, or International Workers' Day\, has its roots in the workers' movement of the late 19th century\, especially the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, which became a global symbol of the struggle for the eight-hour workday. \nIn the Austro-Hungarian Empire\, which Slovenia was part of at the time\, workers began celebrating May 1 in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with rallies\, demonstrations\, and gatherings demanding better working conditions. \nAfter World War I\, Slovenians continued to observe Labour Day\, though often under pressure from authorities who saw such gatherings as politically sensitive. Despite restrictions\, workers used the day to demonstrate solidarity and demand fair treatment. \nAfter World War II\, Slovenia became part of Socialist Yugoslavia\, where Labour Day became one of the most important state holidays. It was celebrated officially on May 1 and 2\, making Slovenia (and Yugoslavia more broadly) one of the few places where it was a two-day holiday. \nFollowing Slovenia's independence in 1991\, Labour Day remained an important public holiday. \nIts meaning shifted from a socialist celebration to a broader recognition of workers' rights\, solidarity\, and social justice\, while retaining its festive\, cultural and family-oriented aspects. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-slovenia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Slovenia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250911T034152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T034218Z UID:10000520-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Slovakia) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Slovakia originated from the global workers' rights movement\, was strongly emphasized during Czechoslovakia's socialist era\, and today serves both as a workers' holiday and a commemoration of the 1918 Slovak National Council\, blending labor solidarity with national pride. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Slovakia is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, or International Workers' Day\, is rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement\, particularly the struggle for the eight-hour workday. \nThe turning point was the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, when workers striking for better conditions faced violence. Since then\, May 1 has been observed worldwide as a day of workers' solidarity and rights. \nBefore independence\, the territory of present-day Slovakia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, Slovak workers began observing May 1 with demonstrations and rallies demanding better working conditions and social rights. \nAfter the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918\, May 1 became a recognized day of workers' solidarity. \nDuring the socialist period (1948–1989)\, Labour Day was elevated to one of the most important state holidays. \nFollowing the fall of communism\, Labour Day was redefined\, shedding much of its socialist political weight but retaining its significance as a public holiday. \nIt also took on an additional meaning: May 1 commemorates the establishment of the Slovak National Council in 1918\, which asserted Slovak self-determination within Czechoslovakia. \nAfter Slovakia became an independent state in 1993\, May 1 remained a national holiday. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-slovakia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Slovakia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250911T190122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T024715Z UID:10000528-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Sint Maarten) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Sint Maarten honors the achievements and struggles of workers and unions\, reflecting both international labor traditions and the island's own history of worker solidarity and advocacy. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Sint Maarten is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day has its roots in the international workers' movement of the late 19th century. It emerged from struggles such as the Haymarket Affair in Chicago (1886)\, when workers demanded an 8-hour workday. \nOver time\, May 1 became recognized worldwide as a day to honor workers and the labor movement\, spreading across Europe\, the Americas\, and the Caribbean. \nIn the Caribbean\, Labour Day took on strong significance as the region transitioned from colonial economies to more modern labor systems. Organized labor in Sint Maarten began to grow during the 20th century\, especially with the rise of tourism and public sector employment after World War II. \nLabour Day was formally recognized in Sint Maarten as a public holiday\, ensuring workers had both a day of rest and a platform to voice their concerns. \nLabour Day remains a day to honor the contributions of workers in building Sint Maarten's economy\, particularly in tourism\, services and government. It also highlights ongoing challenges such as labor rights\, fair pay\, social protection\, and safe working conditions. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-sint-maarten/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Sint-Maarten.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250911T223416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T033149Z UID:10000532-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (France) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in France is both a workers' holiday and a cultural celebration\, combining trade union demonstrations with the joyful exchange of lily of the valley flowers. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in France is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nMay 1 was traditionally a spring festival in Europe. In France\, giving lily of the valley flowers (muguet) became popular in the 16th century after King Charles IX (1561) received some as a good luck charm and began offering them annually. \nThis floral tradition continued for centuries and later blended with workers' celebrations. \nIn the late 19th century\, workers worldwide began pushing for better conditions\, particularly the eight-hour workday. On May 1\, 1886\, a major strike movement began in the United States (notably in Chicago)\, which inspired labor movements in Europe\, including France. \nIn France\, May Day rallies first appeared in 1890\, as workers marched with a red triangle symbolizing "work\, rest\, and leisure." Over time\, the red carnation and later the lily of the valley became symbols. \nIn 1919\, following large-scale demonstrations and labor struggles\, the French Parliament voted for the eight-hour workday. May 1 was declared a holiday for workers\, but it wasn't yet permanent. \nIn 1936\, the Popular Front government\, after massive labor strikes\, granted paid holidays and reinforced May 1 as a day for workers. \nIn 1941 (under Vichy regime)\, Marshal Pétain made May 1 an official holiday called the Festival of Labour and Social Harmony. \nIn 1947\, after World War II\, the French government officially recognized May 1 as a public holiday\, known as Fête du Travail. \nMay 1 in France began as a spring festival\, became linked to international workers' movements in the 19th century\, and was made a permanent public holiday in France in 1947. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-france/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-France.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224511 CREATED:20250912T225127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T014332Z UID:10000534-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Saint Martin) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Saint Martin is a public holiday dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers across the island and recognizing the importance of labour rights in society. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Saint Martin is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Saint Martin\, observed every year on May 1st\, is rooted in the international labour movement of the late 19th century. The holiday traces back to the struggle for fair working conditions\, especially the eight-hour workday movement that began in the United States in the 1880s. \nBy the early 20th century\, many countries\, including those in the Caribbean\, had adopted May 1st as a day to recognize and celebrate workers. \nBecause Saint Martin is divided into two territories — the French Collectivity of Saint-Martin in the north and Sint Maarten\, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, in the south — the observance of Labour Day reflects both European traditions and local Caribbean identity: \nFrance officially recognized Labour Day as a public holiday in 1947. As a French territory\, Saint-Martin follows this national recognition\, celebrating May 1st as Labour Day (Fête du travail). \nAcross the Caribbean\, Labour Day is strongly tied to the rise of trade unions\, anti-colonial struggles\, and efforts to improve wages\, job security\, and social protections for workers. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-saint-martin/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Saint-Martin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20250913T020754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T020754Z UID:10000536-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Singapore) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Singapore is a public holiday honoring workers' contributions\, celebrated with official events\, union activities\, and community festivities\, while also giving workers a well-earned day of rest. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Singapore is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day (also called International Workers' Day) is observed on May 1 worldwide\, rooted in the late 19th-century labor movement\, particularly the fight for the eight-hour workday after the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886). The day became a symbol of workers' solidarity\, rights\, and dignity across many countries. \nIn the early 20th century\, Singapore's labor movement began to grow as trade unions were formed to represent workers\, many of whom faced poor working conditions\, long hours\, and low wages under colonial rule. \nAfter World War II\, worker activism intensified\, with strikes and protests becoming more frequent in the 1950s. Following Singapore's move toward self-government\, the People's Action Party (PAP) came to power in 1959\, with strong support from trade unions. \nIn 1960\, Labour Day was officially declared a public holiday in Singapore. This decision recognized the importance of workers in the nation's development and the role of trade unions in improving labor conditions. \nIt also symbolized the government's partnership with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)\, established in 1961\, which became a key part of Singapore's labor system. \nUnlike in some countries where Labour Day is marked by protests\, in Singapore it emphasizes tripartism: cooperation between government\, employers and unions. \nOver the decades\, this approach has contributed to industrial peace\, rising productivity\, and better living standards. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-singapore/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Singapore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20250913T155731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T155731Z UID:10000541-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Seychelles) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Seychelles is a public holiday celebrating the contributions of workers\, promoting rights and solidarity\, and observed with ceremonies\, parades\, and cultural festivities. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Seychelles is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, also known as International Workers' Day\, has its origins in the 19th-century international labor movement. \nThe most significant event was the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, when workers campaigning for an eight-hour workday faced violent repression. Following this\, May 1 was adopted worldwide as a day to honor workers' struggles\, rights\, and solidarity. \nSeychelles\, like many former colonies\, inherited workers' struggles from its history of slavery\, indentured labor\, and colonial rule. \nAs the labor movement gained ground in Africa and around the world during the 20th century\, Seychelles also began to recognize the importance of workers' rights and protections. \nAfter independence from Britain in 1976\, May 1 was formally adopted as Labour Day\, in line with international observance. \nThe celebration became a way to acknowledge the role of workers in the nation's economy. It also symbolizes the government's commitment to improving employment conditions\, fair wages\, and social protections. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-seychelles/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Seychelles.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20250913T231545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T175459Z UID:10000549-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Philippines) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in the Philippines commemorates the 1903 workers' demonstration and honors the contributions of Filipino workers\, celebrated with marches\, rallies\, and community activities\, while advocating for continued progress in workers' rights. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Philippines is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nThe roots of Labour Day in the Philippines go back to the early 1900s\, during the American colonial period. Filipino workers began to organize under the leadership of the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipinas (UODF)\, the country's first Labour federation\, founded by Isabelo de los Reyes and Herminigildo Cruz. \nWorkers demanded better wages\, shorter working hours\, and improved Labour conditions\, as industrialization and colonial policies often exploited Filipino Labour . \nOn May 1\, 1903\, thousands of workers marched from Tondo to Malacañang Palace to demand fair wages and reforms. This was the first large-scale observance of May 1 as a Labour demonstration in the Philippines. \nThe colonial government suppressed the rally\, arresting and jailing some leaders\, but it marked the beginning of the organized Labour movement in the country. \nIn 1908\, the Philippine Assembly passed a law officially recognizing May 1 as Labour Day. This made the Philippines one of the first countries in Asia to declare May 1 an official holiday dedicated to workers. \nThrough the 20th century\, workers' rallies and protests on Labour Day became a tradition. Labour groups used the day to push for minimum wage laws\, the right to unionize\, better working hours\, and improved safety standards. \nIn the 1970s–1980s\, under Martial Law\, large Labour Day rallies became platforms for broader political dissent against dictatorship and repression. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-philippines/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Philippines.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20250914T025148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T025148Z UID:10000559-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Senegal) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Senegal is both a celebration of workers' contributions and a platform for labor unions to demand reforms\, marked by parades\, speeches\, and cultural events across the country. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Senegal is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, or International Workers' Day\, traces its roots to the Haymarket affair in Chicago (1886)\, where workers demanding the eight-hour workday faced violent repression. Since then\, May 1 has been recognized globally as a day to honor workers' struggles\, rights\, and achievements. \nUnder French colonial rule\, Senegal developed an urban working class\, especially in Dakar and Saint-Louis\, due to port\, railway\, and administrative jobs. By the early 20th century\, trade unions began forming\, influenced by French labor movements. \nSenegalese workers increasingly organized strikes and demonstrations to demand better wages\, improved working conditions\, and recognition of union rights. Labour activism was closely tied to the anti-colonial struggle\, as workers often voiced not only economic but also political demands for freedom and equality. \nSenegal gained independence on April 4\, 1960\, and Labour Day (May 1) was officially recognized as a national holiday. \nThe day became a platform for trade unions to present petitions and demands directly to the government. \nThroughout the 1960s–1980s\, May 1 demonstrations often reflected tensions between the state and organized labor\, with unions advocating for fair pay\, social protections\, and workers' dignity. \nToday\, Labour Day in Senegal retains both its political and social dimensions. For many Senegalese\, it is also a day of rest and family\, balancing activism with leisure. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-senegal/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Senegal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20250926T030220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T031103Z UID:10000594-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Germany) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Germany has shifted from a revolutionary workers' holiday to a Nazi propaganda tool\, to Cold War symbol\, and today a mix of peaceful demonstrations\, political statements\, and spring festivities. It remains one of the country's most significant social and political holidays. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Germany is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day on May 1 grew out of the international workers' movement of the late 19th century. The movement began after the 1886 Haymarket events in Chicago\, where workers demanded the eight-hour workday. By 1890\, May 1 was adopted as a day of worker solidarity worldwide. \nIn 1919\, the new Weimar government declared May 1 a holiday for the first time (though initially only for that year). Throughout the 1920s\, left-wing parties and unions held rallies. Tensions sometimes turned violent\, for example\, the Bloody May of 1929 in Berlin\, when police clashed with banned Communist marches\, leaving many dead. \nAfter seizing power\, the Nazis rebranded May 1\, 1933 as the "Day of National Work" and made it a paid public holiday. The very next day (May 2\, 1933)\, they banned free trade unions and replaced them with the state-controlled German Labour Front (DAF). The regime used May 1 for large propaganda events and parades\, stripping it of its worker-led roots. \nIn 1946\, the Allied Control Council confirmed May 1 as a holiday. Both West Germany (FRG) and East Germany (GDR) celebrated it\, but differently. \n– In the GDR\, the day was marked with state-organized parades showcasing workers and socialist achievements.\n– In the FRG\, it was a day of union-led demonstrations\, focusing on workers' rights and social justice. \nToday\, Labour Day remains a nationwide public holiday. The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) organizes rallies and speeches. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-germany/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Germany.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20250929T034106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T034610Z UID:10000599-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Austria) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Austria is a public holiday also known as Staatsfeiertag. It combines International Workers' Day\, celebrating labour rights and social achievements\, with Austria's State Holiday\, marking national independence. The day features parades\, political rallies\, maypole festivities and family activities\, with most workplaces and schools closed. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Austria is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Austria has its roots in the international workers' movement of the 1880s. Inspired by events in the United States\, particularly the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago\, European labour organizations adopted May 1st as a day of protest and demonstration for workers' rights\, especially the demand for an eight-hour workday. \nThe first official Labour Day demonstrations in Austria took place on May 1\, 1890. Organized mainly by the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Austria\, workers across Vienna and other cities marched to demand better working conditions\, social justice and suffrage rights. These demonstrations became an annual tradition. \nDuring the First Austrian Republic (1918–1934)\, Labour Day was recognized as a key event for the workers' movement. However\, in the 1930s under the authoritarian Austrofascist regime\, the holiday was suppressed and rebranded as a national holiday with different political meaning. \nAfter Austria's annexation by Nazi Germany\, May 1st was declared a "Day of National Labour" by the regime\, stripped of its socialist and workers' rights origins and used for propaganda purposes. \nAfter World War II\, May 1st was restored as Labour Day. In 1949\, it was officially declared a public holiday in Austria. Since 1955\, it has also been celebrated as Staatsfeiertag (State Holiday)\, marking Austria's regained independence and sovereignty after the State Treaty ended Allied occupation. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-austria/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Labour-Day-Austria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20251003T022759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T022759Z UID:10000624-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:May Day (Finland) DESCRIPTION:May Day (or Vappu) in Finland is celebrated as both a Labour Day and a spring festival. It features student parades with white caps\, workers' rallies\, and family picnics with traditional treats like sima (mead) and doughnuts\, making it one of Finland's most festive national holidays. \nWhen is May Day?\nMay Day in Finland is celebrated on May 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of May Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n May DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n May DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of May Day?\nMay Day has deep European roots as a spring festival\, linked to fertility and the return of warmer weather. In Finland\, it merged with local traditions and later with Walpurgis Night (Valpuri in Finnish)\, a Christian feast celebrated on April 30\, named after Saint Walpurga\, a missionary from the 8th century. \nBy the early 1800s\, university students in Finland had adopted May Day as a day of celebration\, marking the arrival of spring. Wearing the student cap became a central tradition\, symbolizing education and youth identity. \nIn the late 1800s\, May 1 also became associated with the labour movement\, inspired by international workers' demonstrations for fair wages\, shorter hours and workers' rights. By the 1890s\, Finnish trade unions and leftist groups were organizing marches and rallies on May Day\, giving the holiday a dual identity. \nAfter Finland gained independence in 1917\, May Day continued as both a workers' day and a student holiday\, celebrated with parades\, speeches\, and public gatherings. \nIn 1979\, May 1 was officially recognized as a public holiday in Finland\, known as both Labour Day and Vappu. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/may-day-finland/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/May-Day-Finland.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260405T224512 CREATED:20251003T043145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T043145Z UID:10000631-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Labour Day (Greece) DESCRIPTION:Labour Day in Greece is a public holiday honoring workers' rights and social struggles\, marked by demonstrations\, parades and cultural events across the country. \nWhen is Labour Day?\nLabour Day in Greece is celebrated every year on May 1. \nThe following is the list of Labour Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2020Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2021Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2022Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2023Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2025Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2027Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2028Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2031Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2032Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2033Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2034Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2036Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2037Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2038Saturday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2039Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2042Thursday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2043Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2044Sunday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2048Friday \n \n Labour DayMay 01\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Labour Day?\nLabour Day\, or May Day\, is rooted in the international workers' movement of the late 19th century. It was first established to commemorate the Haymarket affair of May 1886 in Chicago\, where workers striking for an 8-hour workday faced violent suppression. The event inspired worldwide recognition of May 1 as a day for workers' rights and social justice. \nThe first official Labour Day demonstration in Greece took place in 1893\, organized by about 2\,000 workers in Athens. They demanded reduced working hours\, Sunday as a day of rest\, and improved working conditions. In 1894\, another mass rally reinforced these demands\, though the movement faced strong opposition from employers and the state. \nLabour Day became increasingly important through the 20th century\, tied to the fight for fair wages\, union rights\, and better working conditions. \nDuring times of political repression\, especially under dictatorships\, Labour Day celebrations were often restricted or banned. Despite this\, workers continued to honor the day\, sometimes illegally\, as a symbol of resistance and solidarity. \nAfter the restoration of democracy in 1974\, Labour Day became an official public holiday in Greece. It is marked not only as a celebration of workers' achievements but also as a day of protest\, with trade unions\, leftist groups and civil organizations staging marches and rallies. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/labour-day-greece/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Labour-Day-Greece.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR