Here’s an expanded legend you can study — now the gray category has a country‑by‑country key so you can see exactly who they are and why they don’t have an official Labour Day / Workers’ Day.

🗺 Updated Legend

🔵 May 1 – International Workers’ Day Chosen in 1889 to honor the 1886 U.S. labor strikes and the Haymarket affair. Observed in most of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

🟢 1st Monday in September – U.S. & Canada Adopted in the late 1800s to avoid the socialist/communist associations of May Day.

🟠 Date in October – Australia & New Zealand Linked to the Eight‑Hour Day movement and local spring observances.

⚪ No Official Labour Day – Country Key & Reasons These countries do not have a dedicated public holiday called “Labour Day” or “Workers’ Day,” though some may mark work‑related events in other ways:

Country Reason

Saudi Arabia Public holidays center on Islamic festivals; no secular workers’ holiday.

United Arab Emirates Similar to Saudi Arabia; labor rights recognized in other ways.

Qatar No public holiday for workers; focus on religious/national days.

Kuwait Same as above; May 1 not observed officially.

Oman Religious and national holidays take precedence.

Bahrain No official Labour Day; labor issues addressed through other channels.

Morocco May 1 recognized in some sectors but not a guaranteed public holiday.

Taiwan May 1 is observed by some unions but not a nationwide public holiday.

Afghanistan Political and security factors; no consistent national observance.

Nepal May 1 recognized but not always a full public holiday.

South Sudan National holiday calendar does not include Labour Day.

Eritrea Other national days take precedence; no formal Labour Day.

Greenland Follows Denmark’s holiday calendar, which does not include Labour Day.

Select small island nations Holiday calendars focus on independence or religious dates.