Country Holiday Topic

May Day in Australia

May Day appears in Australia public holiday data for 8 years between 2020 and 2027. This page is generated only when the holiday appears in the country data.

Topic Summary

About May Day

May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's spring equinox and midsummer solstice. Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve. Traditions include gathering green branches and wildflowers ("bringing in the May"), which are used to decorate buildings and made into wreaths; crowning...

Holiday Records

Australia May Day dates

Date Name Local name Type
2020-05-04 May Day May Day Public
2021-05-03 May Day May Day Public
2022-05-02 May Day May Day Public
2023-05-01 May Day May Day Public
2024-05-06 May Day May Day Public
2025-05-05 May Day May Day Public
2026-05-04 May Day May Day Public
2027-05-03 May Day May Day Public