Labour Day | May Day

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Australian & New Zealand states and territories celebrate Labour Day/May Day with a public holiday.

Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest.

Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrating the labour union movement achievements of workers.


 ◉ Labour Day 2025 | New South Wales
➲ When: Monday 6th October 2025
New South Wales celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 6th October 2025. Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreat ..

Labour Day 2025 | New South Wales