A Public Holiday That Celebrates The Eight Hour Working Day

Labour Day 2024, 2025 and 2026

A public holiday that celebrates the eight-hour working day

Labour Day is an annual public holiday in Australia that commemorates the granting of the eight-hour working day to workers in the mid-late 19th century. It is also known as Eight Hours Day in Tasmania and May Day in the Northern Territory.

In 2024, Labour Day will be celebrated on Monday, March 4. In 2025, it will be celebrated on Monday, March 3. And in 2026, it will be celebrated on Monday, March 2.

The eight-hour working day was a major victory for workers, and it has had a lasting impact on the Australian workforce. Today, most Australian workers enjoy a standard eight-hour working day, and they have Labour Day to thank for that.

Labour Day is a public holiday, so most businesses and schools will be closed. It is a great day to relax and enjoy some time off with family and friends.

Here are some ideas for how to celebrate Labour Day:

• Attend a Labour Day parade or festival.
• Visit a museum or historical site that tells the story of the labour movement.
• Read a book or article about the history of Labour Day.
• Spend time with family and friends and enjoy a meal together.
• Take some time to relax and reflect on the importance of Labour Day.

Labour Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of the labour movement and to recognise the importance of workers' rights. It is a day to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future.