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Labor Day is also known as International Workers’ Day and May Day. It’s a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs around May 1, but several countries observe it on other dates.
Is Labor Day / May Day a Public Holiday?
Labor Day / May Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2022, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
Labor Day is often used as a day to defend workers’ rights.
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About Labor Day / May Day
Read more about Labor Day / May Day.Labor Day / May Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mon | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2027 | Sat | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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