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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Example Sentences

Thailand was the most popular outbound destination for Chinese travelers during the May labour day holiday, data from website Trip.com showed, followed by Japan and South Korea.

From Reuters

China's five-day Labour Day holiday in early May was once a good excuse for a quick European jaunt - with a side of luxury shopping on the agenda.

From Reuters

China's five-day Labour Day holiday in early May was once a good excuse for a quick European jaunt - with a side of luxury shopping on the agenda.

From Reuters

Police clashed on Monday with hundreds of black-clad anarchists in Paris and other cities during union-led protests against Macron's increase in the retirement age, as workers staged Labour Day rallies across Europe.

From Reuters

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