Labour Day, also known as International Workers' Day or May Day, is celebrated globally on May 1st to recognize and honor the economic and social contributions of workers.
Labour Day has its roots in the late 19th-century labor movement, particularly the struggle for the eight-hour workday. It was inspired by events such as the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago, where workers protesting for better conditions faced violent suppression.
Labour Day is a time to acknowledge workers' rights, celebrate achievements by labor unions, and advocate for better working conditions, fair wages, and employment equity.
Labour Day in Australian Capital Territory
Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
Labour Day (New Zealand)
Labour Day in New Zealand commemorates the establishment of the eight-hour workday led by Samuel Parnell in 1840, celebrates workers' rights, and serves today as both a historical reminder and a springtime holiday.
Labour Day in Western Australia
Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
Labour Day in Victoria
Labour Day in Australia is a public holiday that honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement, particularly the establishment of the eight-hour workday. The holiday is observed on different dates across Australian states and territories.
International Workers' Day South Africa
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day, celebrates the role of workers in society, honours the struggles of the labour movement, and recognizes the sacrifices made by trade unions and workers in the fight against apartheid and for fair working conditions.
Labour Day Uganda
Labour Day in Uganda is a national public holiday to honor workers' contributions and advocate for labor rights and social justice. Aligned with global International Workers' Day traditions, Uganda began officially observing it in the 1970s, with increasing government and union participation.
Labour Day Ukraine
Labour Day is a public holiday in Ukraine, and it honors the contributions of workers and the labor movement. Ukraine's observance of Labour Day has evolved over time, reflecting the nation's historical and political changes.
Labour Day Uruguay
Labour Day in Uruguay is celebrated on May 1st, in line with International Workers' Day, to recognize and honor the contributions and rights of workers.
Labour Day Vanuatu
Labour Day in Vanuatu is a public holiday, aligning with the global celebration of International Workers' Day. This day is dedicated to honoring the economic and social achievements of workers and the labor movement.
Labour Day in Venezuela
Labour Day in Venezuela, known as "Día del Trabajador", is celebrated along with many other countries around the world. It is a powerful symbol of the workers' movement, blending historical labor rights advocacy with modern political and social expression.
International Labour Day Vietnam
International Labour Day, known in Vietnam as "Ngày Quốc tế Lao động", is a national public holiday and one of the most important official holidays recognizing workers' contributions to the country's development.
Labour Day Wallis and Futuna
Labour Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It aligns with International Workers' Day, observed in many countries worldwide to honor the contributions of workers and the labor movement.