Super Flower Blood Moon
See May's Super Flower Moon turn a shade of red as it is fully eclipsed for about 14 minutes by the Earth's shadow.
Labor Day is also known as May Day and is a public holiday in many countries across the world. It usually occurs around May 1, but the date can vary.
Is International Labor Day a Public Holiday?
International Labor Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Labor Day, also known as May Day, is a day of rest and is usually held in early May.
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About International Labor Day
Read more about International Labor Day.International Labor Day Observances
Note: If a public holiday falls on a weekend, workers are entitled to have the following day off as compensation.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sun | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2016 | Tue | May 3 | International Labor Day observed | National holiday |
| 2017 | Tue | May 2 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2018 | Tue | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2020 | Fri | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sat | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | May 3 | International Labor Day observed | National holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | May 3 | International Labor Day observed | National holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | May 2 | International Labor Day observed | National holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | May 1 | International Labor Day | National holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | May 1 | International Labor 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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