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Labour Day
Palestine

Labour Day 2025, 2026 and 2027 in Palestine

Labour Day in Palestine is celebrated every 1 May, as it is in much of the rest of the world. This is a holiday to celebrate the contributions of workers to the economy and society, and also a time to highlight where progress still needs to be made towards fair and safe working conditions.

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

While most public holidays in Palestine are related to the Islamic religion, Labour Day is an exception. It is rooted in the International Labour Movement of the 19th and 20th Centuries. For some, it has socialist associations, but this need not always be the case.

Local labour unions will organise events. And given the dire poverty in much of Palestine, there are often plenty of people who are ready to march and to protest. Sometimes, protestors blame Israel for conditions in Palestine, but they may also blame their own leaders at times.

High unemployment and harsh employment conditions make Labour Day seem a bit ironic to many Palestinians. But those who at least get the day off work are thankful for some time to spend at home with family or to use for recreational or religious purposes.

Previous Years

YearDateDayHoliday
20241 MayWedLabour Day
20231 MayMonLabour Day