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Labor Day / May Day 2025 in Barbados

Labor Day is also known as International Workers’ Day and May Day. It’s a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs around May 1, but several countries observe it on other dates.

Is Labor Day / May Day a Public Holiday?

Labor Day / May Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

A young girl laying in the grass in the spring sun surrounded by daisies.

Labor Day is often used as a day to defend workers’ rights.

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About Labor Day / May Day

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Labor Day / May Day Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019WedMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2020FriMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2021SatMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2022SunMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2022MonMay 2Day off for Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2023MonMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2024WedMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2025ThuMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2026FriMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2027SatMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2028MonMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2029TueMay 1Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday

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