International Workers' Day is a public holiday in Ethiopia, known locally as የዓለም የሠራተኞች (የላብአደሮች) ቀን.
In 2026 it falls on Friday 1 May; in 2027 on Saturday 1 May.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
8 other countries in our calendar also have International Workers' Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 May | Thursday | |
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday weekend | |
| 2028 | 1 May | Monday long weekend |