Labour Day 2025, 2026 and 2027
Labour Day in Belgium takes place on 1 May every year. It’s also commonly known as “May Day.” Belgians link this important date to the beginning of the spring season. They also consider it to be a day to acknowledge workers and their highly admirable and tireless contributions to the Belgian economy.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 May | Thu | Labour Day |
| 2026 | 1 May | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2027 | 1 May | Sat | Labour Day |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | |||
Labour Day in Belgium and in other nations around the globe is a comparatively new tradition. The labour movement gained significant traction in the nineteenth century as factory workers during that era were subjected to terrible treatment at the hands of their employers.
The labour movements in Europe, the United States and elsewhere succeeded in seeing fundamental rights for workers established, especially with regard to pay, hours and safety.
People in Belgium today tend to view Labour Day as a time of rest. It is also common for people to go to workers parade events on Labour Day. The Workers’ Party of Belgium frequently organises events on Labour Day. Belgian workers and activists often meet in Brussels to commemorate the meaningful day.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 May | Wed | Labour Day |
| 2023 | 1 May | Mon | Labour Day |