1st May: International Labour Day

Each year on May 1, people across the globe take to the streets to commemorate International Labours Day, or May Day or International Workers’ Day.

In dozens of countries, May Day is an official holiday, and for labour rights campaigners it is particularly important.

The day commemorates past labour struggles against a host of workers’ rights violations, including lengthy workdays and weeks, poor conditions and child labour.

International Labour Day is an official public holiday all over the world in various countries. It is observed every year to pay tribute to the contribution of workers across the world. May 1 or May Day as it is popularly known as, is observed in countries such as Cuba, India, China among other countries.