International Worker's Day
May 1 - FRIDAY
Observance: Observance Holiday (India)
"A global celebration of workers' rights and labor movements advocating for fair wages and conditions."
Honors the contributions of workers worldwide and advocates for labor rights and fair working conditions.
Traditions:
- Organizing rallies, marches, and demonstrations by labor unions
- Holding public speeches highlighting workers' rights and achievements
- Displaying red flags and banners symbolizing workers' solidarity
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Fun Fact:
May Day originated from the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago where workers fought for an eight-hour workday.