International Labor Day
International Labor Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
May 1, 2026
Friday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
International Labor Day Dates
2026
May 1, 2026
Friday
8 countries:
Bosnia and Herzegovina , Burundi , Costa Rica , Equatorial Guinea +4 more
2027
May 1, 2027
Saturday
10 countries:
Bosnia and Herzegovina , Burundi , Cambodia , Costa Rica +6 more
2028
May 1, 2028
Monday
10 countries:
Bosnia and Herzegovina , Burundi , Cambodia , Costa Rica +6 more
Countries That Observe International Labor Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented10
Public holiday10
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 10 countries represented in the available data, 10 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About International Labor Day
International Labor Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is International Labor Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is International Labor Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe International Labor Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.