Labour Day 2027 and 2028 in Comoros
In Comoros, Labour Day is a welcome break from the daily grind that comes every 1 May. The capital city of Moroni is especially abustle with special events and marches organised by local trade unions, but the whole country celebrates.
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. | |||
In Moroni, there is a march from Karthala Palace to Independence Place. All manner of businesses and government agencies are represented in the march, and it’s a huge annual event. However, security measures are necessary to avert the possibility of peaceful marching or protesting turning violent.
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.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2025 | 1 May | Thu | Labour Day |