Day Guide for Monday May 1st 2017 What are the holidays on May 1st 2017?

This is our day guide for Monday May 1st 2017 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on May 1st 2017

International: Labour 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

Regional

Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

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.

Not a Public Holiday

Israel: Memorial Day

Israel's official remembrance day is commemorated on the day before Independence day

Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday

Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan

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General Information for May 1st 2017
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 121 of 2017
244 days left in 2017
Week 18 of the year
On this Day in History
1946 - In Kashmir, India, national treasure Joanna Lumley OBE makes her world debut.
1939 - Batman the Superhero first appears in print, in Detective Comics.
Every year - Since 1886, May Day (or International Workers' Day) is celebrated.
Every year - the Rochester Sweeps Festival is held.