The origin of May Day is a worldwide commemorative day.

Since childhood, we have known that labor is the most glorious, and we all know that there will be a holiday on May 1st Labor Day. So, do you know the origin and significance of Labor Day? Next, let’s learn about Labor Day.

The Origin of May 1 International Labor Day

1. Labor Day, whose full name is "May 1 International Labor Day", is a national holiday in more than 80 countries.

2. On May 1, 1886, more than 216,000 workers in Chicago, the United States, fought for the implementation of an eight-hour work day and finally won.
3. In July 1889, in order to commemorate the strike movement of American workers and to promote the fighting enthusiasm of the working class throughout the world, May 1st of each year was designated as a common holiday of the international proletariat.
4. On May 1st of each year thereafter, the working class of various countries held large-scale demonstrations to fight for their rights.
5. Now, on this day every year, working people celebrate to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives for justice and fought for the legitimate rights and interests of the people.

The Origin of China's May Day

1. The Chinese people's celebration of Labor Day can be traced back to 1918. Is year, some of the revolutionary intellectuals in Shanghai, suzhou, hangzhou, hankou, etc to the send out to introduce this day leaflet.
2. On May 1, 1920, workers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities took to the streets and held massive parades and rallies.
3. On the eve of May 1, 1921, workers learned to sing the "May 1 Memorial Song" at the Changxindian Labor Supplementary School founded by Deng Zhongxia and other members of the Beijing Communist Group.
After the founding of new China, the Central People's Government Administration Council in December 1949 designated May 1 as a legal Labor Day, which is a national holiday.
5. Every year on May 1st, the whole country celebrates. People put on festive attire and celebrate this global holiday together, praising the greatness of labor, promoting the glory of labor, and commending workers who have made outstanding contributions.