May Day is celebrated on May 1st. It is a traditional European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer and the arrival of spring, often involving festivities such as dancing around a Maypole, crowning a May Queen, and decorating with flowers and greenery
. Additionally, May Day is internationally recognized as International Workers' Day, commemorating the historic struggles and achievements of workers and the labor movement. This aspect of May Day originated from labor strikes in the late 19th century, notably the Haymarket Riot in Chicago in 1886, and is observed with demonstrations and rallies in many countries
. In 2025, May Day falls on Thursday, May 1st
