It is celebrated on May 1, and this year it is on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
An international federation of socialist groups & trade unions decided to celebrate May 1 as a day in support of workers, in 1889.
The decision was made in remembrance of the Haymarket Riot, after which an 8-hour work time limit was declared.
In modern Europe, it is a day to celebrate the return of spring linked with the rural farmers. Later, it was associated with the modern labor movement.
They celebrated it by creating a May tree known as Maypole, around which people dance and crown the May king & queen.
The members of the Soviet Union embraced the celebration of May Day for labor as it would unite the people of Europe and the United States against capitalism.
High-profile parades were also held like one that happened in Moscow’s Red Square.
Across many countries, it is celebrated with picnics and parties for demonstrations and held rallies in support of workers.
In our country, the first Labor Day was celebrated in Chennai in 1923.
Ever since that day, May 1st was declared a national holiday across the country.