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Labor Day / May Day 2025 in Jamaica

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
2019ThuMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2020SatMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2020MonMay 25Labor Day / May Day observedPublic Holiday
2021SunMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2021MonMay 24Labor Day / May Day observedPublic Holiday
2022MonMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2023TueMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2024ThuMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2025FriMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2026SatMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2026MonMay 25Labor Day / May Day observedPublic Holiday
2027SunMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2027MonMay 24Labor Day / May Day observedPublic Holiday
2028TueMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday
2029WedMay 23Labor Day / May DayPublic Holiday

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