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Labour Day

Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Labour Day in India.

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History & Origins of Labour Day

May Day in Australia (observed on the first Monday of May in Queensland and the Northern Territory) historically commemorates the labor struggles of the late 19th century. In Queensland, it is deeply tied to the legendary 1891 Australian shearers' strike, which was one of the country's earliest and most influential industrial disputes, leading directly to the formation of the Australian Labor Party.

How It Is Observed & Celebrated

Trade unions host colorful street marches in Brisbane and Darwin, followed by community family picnics, live music, and outdoor sports tournaments.

Quick Facts Card

Country: India
Holiday Name: Labour Day
Date (2026): May 01
Day (2026): Friday
Observance Type: Statutory
Observed In: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Punjab, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Date Reference Matrix (3-Year Range)

Year Calendar Date Day of the Week Status
2025 May 01, 2025 Thursday Official Statutory Day Off
2026 May 01, 2026 Current Year Friday Official Statutory Day Off
2027 May 01, 2027 Saturday Official Statutory Day Off