Look Up for Shooting Stars!
The Leonid meteor shower is active now and peaks on Nov 17/18. Use our Interactive Meteor Shower Sky Map to see when and where to best see these shooting stars. more
Labor Day / May Day in Brazil
May Day, or Labor Day, is a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs around May 1, but the date varies across countries. It is associated with the start of spring as well as the celebration of workers.
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.
May Day, known as Labor Day in some countries, is a day of rest and is usually held in the spring.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sat | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 2011 | Sun | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 2012 | Tue | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 2013 | Wed | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 2015 | Fri | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 2016 | Sun | May 1 | Labor Day / May Day | National Holiday |
| 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 |
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