Day Guide for Monday May 1st 2023

This is our day guide for Monday May 1st 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 121 of 2023.

Holidays on May 1st 2023

International: Workers' Day. This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
International: Early May Bank Holiday. This is a national public holiday in the United Kingdom and is celebrated on the first Monday in May
Antigua and Barbuda: Labour Day. Celebrates the strength of workers and the value of their labour toward the development of the nation

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day. Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Dominica: Labour Day. As with other Labour Days, this is a day to honour the contributions of workers to the nation.
Finland: Vappu. Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 AD

Regional

India (regional): Maharashtra Day. Commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960
Ireland: May Bank Holiday. This holiday is nowadays most closely related to the International Worker's Day celebrated around the world on 1 May each year.
Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday. Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan
Montserrat: Labour Monday. Celebrated on the first Monday in May in honour of the contribution of workers to the country.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Labour Day. Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rights

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Observances on May 1st 2023

  • USA: Law Day
  • USA: National Chocolate Parfait Day
  • USA: National Loyalty Day
  • USA: National Mother Goose Day
  • USA: Silver Star Service Banner Day
  • USA: National Golf Month
  • USA: Haitian Heritage Month
  • New Zealand: New Zealand Music Month
  • USA: South Asian Heritage Month
  • USA: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • USA: National Military Appreciation Month
  • Ireland: Beltane
  • USA: National Melanoma Monday
  • Ireland: National Open Farm Day
  • USA: Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Canada: Asian Heritage Month
  • International: Global Love Day

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