When Is Labour Day 2024? Know the Date, History and Significance of International Workers' Day, Also Known As May Day
May 1 is an annual observance known as International Workers' Day. It is also called May Day in some countries. International Workers' Day 2024 will be celebrated this year on Wednesday, May 1. Let's learn more about this day's history and significance.
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, is a global event observed every year on May 1, or the first Monday in May, by more than 80 nations across the world. This day commemorates the struggles and achievements of the labour movement and the working class. Many countries observe it as a national public holiday. With International Workers' Day 2024 approaching, let's find out more about the history and significance of this global event. Happy International Workers Day Greetings: WhatsApp Status, Images, HD Wallpapers and SMS for Appreciating and Celebrating the Workers of the Society.
International Workers' Day 2024 Date
May 1 is an annual observance known as International Workers' Day, also called 'May Day' or 'Labour Day' in some countries. International Workers' Day 2024 will be celebrated this year on May 1, i.e., Wednesday. Some countries celebrate Labour Day on different dates, such as the United States and Canada, which observe it on the first Monday of September.
International Workers' Day History
Labour Day has its roots in the Haymarket Riot of 1886, when workers in Chicago went on strike to demand an eight-hour workday. The rally began peacefully but was interrupted by a bomb explosion in Haymarket Square. This led to violent clashes between the labourers and the police.
Workers across the US came together to demand their rights and better working conditions. Although the strike did not immediately affect the labourers' jobs, it helped establish the eight-hour workday rule in several countries worldwide. In 1889, a meeting was held in Paris to celebrate May Day every year.
The Second International, a worldwide organisation of socialist and labour parties, declared May 1 as International Workers' Day to commemorate the Haymarket incident and to promote workers' rights. The first celebration of Labour Day was held on May 1, 1890. Nowadays, the day is observed in over 80 countries, including India.
First Labour Day Observed in India
May Day, or Labour Day, is celebrated in India as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas, Mazdoor Diwas or Kamgar Din. The first May Day celebration in India dates back to 1923, when the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan, led by Comrade Singaravelar, organised two meetings in Chennai to commemorate the occasion. Labour Day Quotes, Greetings & May Day Images: Wishes, WhatsApp Messages, Facebook Status, SMS and HD Wallpapers To Share on International Workers' Day.
International Workers' Day Significance
Labour Day is dedicated to recognising the hard work of the working classes, who have contributed significantly to the progress of a country. The day aims to educate workers about their rights and prevent exploitation while inspiring efforts to improve working conditions and help them progress.
It's an opportunity to reflect on the previous battles and triumphs that have influenced the ideas of social justice and fundamental rights in workplaces around the world. Along with acknowledging the past, efforts are also made to equip today's workers with the necessary understanding of their rights and obligations. We wish all hardworking employees a Happy Labour Day!
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