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May 1st 2025 in Sweden

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 May 1st a Public Holiday?

May 1st 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 May 1st

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May 1st Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日5月1日 (金)May 1stPublic Holiday
2021土曜日5月1日 (土)May 1stPublic Holiday
2022日曜日5月1日 (日)May 1stPublic Holiday
2023月曜日5月1日 (月)May 1stPublic Holiday
2024水曜日5月1日 (水)May 1stPublic Holiday
2025木曜日5月1日 (木)May 1stPublic Holiday
2026金曜日5月1日 (金)May 1stPublic Holiday
2027土曜日5月1日 (土)May 1stPublic Holiday
2028月曜日5月1日 (月)May 1stPublic Holiday
2029火曜日5月1日 (火)May 1stPublic Holiday
2030水曜日5月1日 (水)May 1stPublic Holiday

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