Labour Day 2024, 2025 and 2026 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

National Workers’ Day, also called Labour Day and May Day, is a public holiday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This holiday falls on 1 May each year.

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

The origin of the holiday is the 4 May 1886 Haymarket Massacre during a labour protest in Chicago, USA. As the world industrialised in the mid to late 1800’s, the dismal working conditions in many factories led to a protest movement.

The Haymarket Massacre became a key moment in the movement, leading to the establishment of Labour Day, then called “International Workers Day”, to demand things like an 8-hour work day, safer working conditions, and increased pay.

Today, workers and their representatives continue to seek a fair deal for all workers. Protestors may rally for higher wages, more balanced hours, additional benefits, or elimination of perceived inequalities. Labour Day parades and events both celebrate past ground gained and push for further improvements.

Previous Years

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