This is our day guide for Monday May 1st 2023 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 2023
International: Workers' 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
Antigua and Barbuda: Labour Day
Celebrates the strength of workers and the value of their labour toward the development of the nationRegional
Australia (regional): Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Dominica: Labour Day
As with other Labour Days, this is a day to honour the contributions of workers to the nation.
Finland: Vappu
Vappu gets its name from St. Walpurgis, an 8th century saint who was canonised on 1 May 870 ADRegional
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.
Kazakhstan: People Solidarity Holiday
Celebrates the unity of all people who live in Kazakhstan
Montserrat: Labour Monday
Celebrated on the first Monday in May in honour of the contribution of workers to the country.
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Labour Day
Similar to International Workers' Day, this holiday recognises the importance of workers' rightsApril 30th 2023 | Go to Today | May 2nd 2023
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| General Information for May 1st 2023 | |
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| There are 11 public holidays today. | |
| Day 121 of 2023 | |
| 244 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 18 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1994 - Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. | |
| 1946 - In Kashmir, India, national treasure Joanna Lumley OBE makes her world debut. | |
| 1941 - The film Citizen Kane enjoys its world premiere. | |
| Every year - Since 1886, May Day (or International Workers' Day) is celebrated. |
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