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Labour Day (1 May)

יום העובד (1 במאי)

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1 May, International Workers' Day, a public holiday across most of Europe, Latin America and Asia (but not the US, where Labor Day is in September). In Germany and France it brings union marches and demonstrations.

When & where

Labour Day (1 May) by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

Africa

Oceania

North & Central America

Caribbean

Micronesia

North Atlantic

Asia

Europe

South America

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

Almost everything closes — shops, banks, many museums. In Berlin and Hamburg the marches can come with street closures and a heavy police presence in certain neighbourhoods by evening. Transport runs a holiday timetable.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Labour Day (1 May) in 2026?
The date varies by country. Soonest: Sao Tome and Principe on Friday 30 April 2027. Full list below.
Which countries observe Labour Day (1 May) as a public holiday?
Sao Tome and Principe, Marshall Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Canada, Palau, Guam, Bermuda, United States, Trinidad and Tobago and 139 more.
What's closed on Labour Day (1 May)?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Labour Day (1 May)?
Almost everything closes — shops, banks, many museums. In Berlin and Hamburg the marches can come with street closures and a heavy police presence in certain neighbourhoods by evening. Transport runs a holiday timetable.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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