May Day
Public HolidayMay Day is a public holiday observed on 1 May, celebrated both as International Workers' Day and as a traditional spring festival in many countries. As a labour holiday it commemorates the Haymarket affair of 1886 and the international workers' movement; as a spring festival it is associated with dancing, maypoles, and seasonal celebrations. It is a public holiday in numerous countries worldwide.
11 countries observe this holiday
Countries — 2026 dates
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| Flag | Country | Date 2026 | Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇽 | Åland Islands | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇦🇱 | Albania | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇦🇺 | Australia | May 4 | Monday | › |
| 🇫🇮 | Finland | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇬🇭 | Ghana | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇮🇸 | Iceland | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇮🇪 | Ireland | May 4 | Monday | › |
| 🇲🇨 | Monaco | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇵🇱 | Poland | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇱🇨 | Saint Lucia | May 1 | Friday | › |
| 🇸🇯 | Svalbard and Jan Mayen | May 1 | Friday | › |