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Labour Day
Réunion

Labour Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Réunion

In Réunion, the holiday schedule is largely influenced by that of France, and Labour Day certainly came to Réunion via French influence during colonial times. However, the people of the island certainly enjoy the off-work day and make full use of it!

YearDateDayHoliday
20251 MayThuLabour Day
20261 MayFriLabour Day
20271 MaySatLabour Day
Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates.

The first of May is good timing for Labour Day in Réunion. It is seasonably warm, and it is prime time for enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.

Historically, 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

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 MayWedLabour Day
20231 MayMonLabour Day