Wed Apr 30 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## International Workers’ Day 2025: A Global Celebration of Labor

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day or Labour Day, will be observed globally on May 1st, 2025. This annual event commemorates the contributions of workers and the labor movement, honoring the dedication and hard work of people worldwide. It symbolizes unity, social justice, and the ongoing struggle for workers’ rights, raising awareness among both laborers and the general public.

The origins of May Day trace back to the Haymarket Riot in Chicago in 1886, where workers protested for an eight-hour workday and better working conditions. Following this event, the International Socialist Congress of 1889 designated May 1st as a day to advocate for workers’ rights and equality. This ultimately led to the adoption of the eight-hour workday in many countries.

In India, May Day was first observed in 1923 in Chennai, spearheaded by communist leader Singaravelu Chettiar. The first May Day rally was held in front of the Madras High Court, highlighting demands for workers’ rights.

Over 80 countries, including India, France, Germany, Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa, recognize May 1st as a national holiday. While many Indian companies and organizations grant leave on May 1st, it’s not a universal holiday across all Indian states. States like Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Manipur, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and Bihar observe it as a public holiday.

**(Note: The final paragraph about the Pakistani citizen and the Pulwama attack is unrelated to International Workers’ Day and has been omitted from this news article focused solely on May Day.)**

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