Labour Day 2027 and 2028 in Curaçao

Labour Day in Curaçao is celebrated every 1 May, as it is in much of the rest of the world. This is a holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers to the economy and society, and also a time to highlight where progress still needs to be made towards fair and safe working conditions.

In 2027, Labour Day falls on Saturday 1 May. The holiday will be on Monday 1 May in 2028.

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2027	1 May	Sat	Labour Day
2028	1 May	Mon	Labour Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Government offices, banks, and most private businesses shut down on Labour Day, on 1 May, in Curaçao as it is an official public holiday. Many from Europe and countries where Labour Day is on 1 May, may visit Curaçao for the weekend or longer, but on Labour Day itself, there is, ironically, very little going on.

There is a parade in the main city, and you may see a few workers’ rights rallies here and there. People get out for a walk in the fresh air and often get together with family at home. But it’s mostly just a rest day for work-weary labourers in Curaçao. Part of the reason for this is the Dutch heritage of the island since the Dutch tend to “under-celebrate” Labour Day.

You may see people heading to the beaches, however, for swimming and sunbathing. And snorkeling the coral reefs around Curaçao is also popular.

Previous Years

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2026	1 May	Fri	Labour Day
2025	1 May	Thu	Labour Day