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

It also said florists should open to sell fragrant lily of the valley, which is traditionally sold on Labour Day in France.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

The visit was part of a government drive to exempt independent bakeries and flower shops from mandatory rest on Labour Day - a public holiday across the country.

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

European shares fell on Tuesday as markets opened after the Labour Day weekend, with a drag in oil and gas stocks offsetting gains from banking shares.

From Reuters ● May 2, 2023

I'm off Labour Day afternoon, so we can go to the Parade.

From The Rosie World by Fillmore, Parker