May Day

May Day Quick Facts - IE

AKA Name	Labour Day , , Lá Bealtaine
ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:14	#MayDay
Related Hashtags	#Bealtaine
2024 Date	May 6, 2024
2025 Date	May 5, 2025

2024 Holidays & Dates

		Irish & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observances

May Day Monday in 2024

Monday, May 6

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May Day History

May Day in Ireland, like in many Celtic religions, commemorates the coming of spring and the blossoming of flowers and fruit, a festival known as Lá Bealtaine. May Day maypoles, brightly decorated tall poles with ribbons attached, are a common sight and a reminder of the country's pagan past.

May Day is also celebrated as part of the global worker’s rights movement, with protests and marches taking place in the larger cities and towns of Ireland. The contrast between the two events on this day are remarkable but each offer their own charms. The passive and contemplative aspects of May Day are countered by the vocal energy of Labour Day.

Top Tweets for May Day -

Updated 05:19

Massive response from Lahore for our May Day rally - & this was at the start. Rally gaining even more momentum now. Let this be a warning to those who are thinking of defying SC & Constitution. Our ppl will not tolerate the mafia violating SC orders & Constitution by running https://t.co/dpwndF980E
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 1, 2023

MAY DAY https://t.co/ldMJsesHcy
— I Could’ve Just Sat On In With Massa (@WrittenByHanna) May 1, 2023

Nigerian Workers jubilate as Peter Obi climbs the stage to address them at the Nigeria Labour Congress May Day (Workers Day) celebration at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The love is on another level❤️ #AllEyesOnTheJudiciary https://t.co/HIKjiVmP1e
— Jaypee (@JaypeeGeneral) May 1, 2023

Top facts about May Day

"May Day" is also known as a distress signal in radio communications. It originated from the French term "m'aider" which means "help me".
May Day is often associated with the color red, which symbolizes both workers' struggles and the beauty of spring. Red flags and banners are commonly seen during May Day celebrations.

In the News and Trending in Ireland for May Day

05:19 May Day 2023: For the international unity of the working class against national chauvinism and war!

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This May Day, we will stand by our MP, Jeremy Corbyn – Islington Friends of Jeremy Corbyn - Labour Outlook

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May Day Greetings Book 2023: Honoring our working class heroes, past and present

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May Day and Abolition

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May Day Top Things to Do

May Day coincides with the start of spring, so it's an ideal time to plant flowers or start a small garden. Spend the day gardening, tending to plants, and bringing more color and life to your surroundings.
Take some time to research and learn about the different May Day traditions around the world. Expand your knowledge about the holiday's historical and cultural significance, and share what you've learned with others.