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Australian & New Zealand states and territories celebrate Labour Day/May Day with a public holiday.

Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest.

Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrating the labour union movement achievements of workers.

2025 Labour Day

Eight Hour Day - Western Australia - Monday 3 March
Eight Hour Day - Tasmania - Monday 10 March
Labour Day - Canberra - Monday 10 March
Labour Day - New South Wales - Monday 6th October
Labour Day - New Zealand - Monday 27th October
Labour Day - South Australia - Monday 6th October
May Day - Northern Territory - Monday 5th May
May Day - Queensland - Monday 5th May




 ◉ May Day 2026 (Labour Day) - Queensland
➲ When: Monday 4th May 2026
Queensland celebrates May Day with a public holiday on Monday, May 4, 2026. Labour Day is an annual public holiday that celebrates the eight-hour working day, a victory for workers in the mid-late 19th centu ..

May Day 2026 (Labour Day) - Queensland