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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




 ◉ Labour Day 2026 | South Australia
➲ When: Monday 5th October 2026
South Australia celebrates Labour Day with a public holiday on Monday 5 October 2026 Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation ..

Labour Day 2026 | South Australia
 ◉ South Australia Public Holiday: Christmas Day + Boxing Day
➲ When: Wednesday 24th December 2025 - Friday 26th December 2025
The next Public Holiday in South Australia is: Christmas Eve (24 December) 6pm to midnight - Wednesday 24 December 2025 Christmas Day - Thursday 25 December 2025 Boxing Day - Friday 26 December 2025 ..

South Australia Public Holiday: Christmas Day + Boxing Day