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Labour Day
Honduras

Labour Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Honduras

Labour Day in Honduras 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.

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 MayWedLabour Day
20251 MayThuLabour Day
20261 MayFriLabour Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

Most government offices, schools, and businesses close down for the day. Tourists may also find that public transportation schedules are changed or shortened if running at all.

Labour Day has become a touchpoint for many protests and anti-government demonstrations in Honduras in recent years. Political and social conflict have polarised the country, and Labour Day has been the logical day on which to express this kind of discontent. Trade unions hold big rallies in some major cities of Honduras on 1 May, and there may be labour union led parades and other similar events.

On the domestic side, however, “International Workers Day” may as well be “Family Day”. While many take part in protests, the majority prefers to sit it out and just enjoy quality time with Mum, Dad, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, extended family, and close friends.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20231 MayMonLabour Day
20221 MaySunLabour Day
20211 MaySatLabour Day
20201 MayFriLabour Day
20191 MayWedLabour Day
20181 MayTueLabour Day
20171 MayMonLabour Day