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International Workers' Day
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2026 | International Workers' Day 2026 | World |
| May 01, 2027 | International Workers' Day 2027 | World |
Information about International Workers' Day
The red flag as a sign of the Labour movement.
Significance: International Workers' Day celebrates laborers and the working classes and occurs every year. It is promoted by the international labor movement, Socialists, and Communists. May Day is a national public holiday in many countries.
Type:
Commemorative Days
Celebrations:
Joining street demonstrations and street marches
Legal holiday in:
Many countries around the world
Location:
World
Synonyms:
Labor Day, May 1, May Day
Start year:
1890
Date origin:
May 1 was chosen to be International Workers' Day in order to commemorate the May 4, 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago.
