May Day is only a few days away. The full name of May Day is may day, which is an international festival. China has a four-day holiday on May Day this year, so which other countries will have a holiday on May Day? How many days are national labor day off? This article brings you the introduction of Labor Day holidays in various countries. Let's learn about it.
Labor Day customs
In December 1949, the Administrative Council of the Central People's government designated May 1 as the legal labor day, which is a national holiday. The whole country celebrates the festival. People put on their holiday costumes, happily gather in parks, theatres and squares, participate in various celebration gatherings or recreational and sports activities, and commend workers who have made outstanding contributions.
Thailand - on the national holiday of May Day, there will be relevant celebrations in the capital and some big cities, but the scale is generally not too large. Thailand has a holiday on the 1st and a compensatory holiday on the 2nd.
Japan - Japan is a country with many festivals. There are many festivals before and after May 1, such as tree planting day on April 29, constitutional anniversary on May 3, national holiday on May 4 and children's day on May 5. These holidays are connected. Generally, the Japanese have at least one week's rest, and the longest is even 11 days.
The United States - coincides with the weekend. The United States takes a holiday on the 30th and 1st, but in the past, it only took a day off on the 1st, with no celebrations.
Russia - may 1-3 is a national holiday. At that time, all political parties will gather in red square to make speeches, and ordinary citizens will hold demonstrations.
Germany - 1 day off. It is reported that every year, many people in Germany take the opportunity of May day to make trouble, protest against the government and demand tax cuts.
Italy - although Italy recognizes the May Day International Labor Day and the government also expresses its respect for labor, ordinary people do not hold special celebrations and there is no national May Day holiday.
Mexico - May 1 is also Mexico's children's day, but Mexico does not have a national holiday. There have been workers' strikes or parades on May Day.
Peru - 1 day off, 2 days off. There are no celebrations.
Poland - the 1st is a holiday. Since the 3rd is Poland's national day, some units will take a holiday from the 1st to the 3rd. On May 1, leftist groups and political parties such as the Polish national trade union agreement, the Democratic left Alliance Party, the Social Democratic Party and the labor union held a mass parade to celebrate May Day, with slogans such as "8-hour working day".
Countries around the world generally hold corresponding celebrations. However, not all countries have designated May 1 as labor day. The specific celebration methods and habits of those countries that have celebrated may day are also very different.
The above is the national introduction of May Day holiday brought by Xiaobian, as well as the holiday days of May Day in various countries. I hope it can be helpful to you.