Labour Day

American  

noun

British.

1. a holiday in honor of labor, celebrated on May 1 in Britain and some parts of the Commonwealth, but on the first Monday in September in Canada, on the fourth Monday in October in New Zealand, and with varying dates in the different states of Australia.

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Labour Day British  

noun

1. a public holiday in many countries in honour of labour, usually held on May 1 See also Labor Day

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Labour Day

"Let's have several... at least four," he said, as he sought to promote a new bill to clearly exempt independent bread and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held as part of International Labour Day celebrations in many countries.

From BBC ● May 1, 2026

“Buying ahead of the Labour Day holiday has provided near-term support following the recent pullback,” analysts at ING say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Activity in the foreign exchange markets was subdued due to the Labour Day holidays in Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China.

From Reuters ● May 1, 2023

Then came a letter from the Doctor saying that the men of the families planned to drive the cars to the mountains and spend Labour Day with the Tribe.

From The Woodcraft Girls in the City by Lillian Elizabeth Roy