International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May.
May Day rally in Mumbai. Photo: Soman
It is celebrated in most countries of the world and is often a public holiday; May 1st is the occasion for major demonstrations by the labor movement. As an employee, your presence is more than welcome. There’s probably one near you!