Global Holiday Guide

International Workers' Day

International Workers' Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

May 1, 2026 Friday

International Workers' Day Dates

2026 May 1, 2026 Friday 14 countries: Albania , Angola , Cuba , Eritrea +10 more

2027 May 1, 2027 Saturday 13 countries: Albania , Angola , Cuba , Eritrea +9 more

2027 May 3, 2027 Monday 2 countries: Albania , Sierra Leone

2028 May 1, 2028 Monday 13 countries: Albania , Angola , Cuba , Eritrea +9 more

2028 May 3, 2028 Wednesday 2 countries: Albania , Sierra Leone

Countries That Observe International Workers' Day

Albania Angola Cuba Eritrea Ethiopia Lithuania Maldives Mozambique North Korea Sierra Leone Sri Lanka Tanzania Timor-Leste Venezuela

Public Holiday Status

Countries represented14

Public holiday14

Bank holiday0

Office holiday0

School holiday0

Status varies by country and year. Of 14 countries represented in the available data, 14 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 Workers' Day

International Workers' Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is International Workers' Day?

The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.

Is International Workers' 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 Workers' Day?

The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.