Labour Day | May Day

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Australian & New Zealand states and territories celebrate Labour Day/May Day with a public holiday.

Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest.

Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrating the labour union movement achievements of workers.


 ◉ May Day 2025 (Labour Day) - Queensland
➲ When: Monday 5th May 2025
Queensland celebrates May Day with a public holiday on Monday, May 5, 2025. Labour Day is an annual public holiday that celebrates the eight-hour working day, a victory for workers in the mid-late 19th centu ..

May Day 2025 (Labour Day) - Queensland