International Workers' Day 2023
Date this year: 2023-05-01 (Monday)
Swedish name: Första Maj
Background
International Workers’ Day is a civic and political holiday associated with labor rights, union organization, and democratic participation. In Sweden it is commonly marked by public demonstrations, speeches, and organized events.
History
The date became an international labor movement day in the late 19th century and spread across Europe. In Sweden, 1 May developed into a major annual mobilization day for unions and political parties, later becoming a broadly recognized public holiday beyond its original movement context.
Why is it on this date?
It is fixed to 1 May internationally, so the Swedish public holiday always falls on that date.