Workers' Day (Public Holiday)

Workers of the world unite for South African national solidarity on this Public Holiday

Since the first democratic elections in 1994, Workers’ Day has been celebrated on the 1st of May every year. Acceptance of this day as a public holiday became a rallying point for workers and their trade unions throughout the Apartheid years.

Workers' Day originates from the historical struggles of workers and their trade unions internationally for solidarity between working people in their struggles to win fair employment standards, and more importantly, establish a culture of human and worker rights.

Internationally it’s also called International Workers Day or Mayday. In South Africa this public holiday is celebrated by large rallies and marches organised by trade union movements.

Find out what's happening on Worker's Day 2012 in Cape Town by having a look through our events section.

January
1 January - New Year's Day

March
21 March - Human Rights Day

April
06 April - Good Friday
09 April - Family Day
27 April - Freedom Day

May
1/2 May - Workers Day

June
16 June - Youth Day

August
9 August - National Women's Day

September
24 September - Heritage Day

December
16 December      - Day of Reconciliation
25 December      - Christmas Day
26/27 December - Day of Goodwill

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