May Day, History, Meaning, Traditions, & Facts
![](https://cdn.britannica.com/01/210101-050-88A5E013/Labor-Union-march-Red-Square-Moscow-Russia-2015.jpg)
May Day, day that commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement. It is observed on May 1 in many countries, where it is the occasion for demonstrations and rallies in support of workers. It was of particular significance in the Soviet Union during the 20th century.
MARIA GRESHAM on LinkedIn: May Day History, Meaning, Traditions, & Facts
![](https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/d/images/thumb/c/c9/CotswoldMorrisHandkerchiefs20040501_CopyrightKaihsuTai.jpg/300px-CotswoldMorrisHandkerchiefs20040501_CopyrightKaihsuTai.jpg)
May Day – what is it all about and why do we celebrate it? ‹ EF, May
Ghoori Search
Ghoori Search
Ghoori Search
![](https://urdu.arynews.tv/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/labour-750x369-1.jpg)
دنیا بھرمیں آج مزدوروں کا عالمی دن منایا جا رہا ہے #LabourDay
![](https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-05-01T105158.510.png)
May Day – what is it all about and why do we celebrate it? ‹ EF, May
![](https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/d/images/thumb/3/35/Ickwell-Maypole05.jpg/180px-Ickwell-Maypole05.jpg)
May Day – what is it all about and why do we celebrate it? ‹ EF, May
Ghoori Search
![](https://cdn.britannica.com/98/142398-050-02132EAB/celebrations-Fete-Nationale-du-Quebec-Montreal-2006.jpg)
May Day – what is it all about and why do we celebrate it? ‹ EF, May