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    May Day
    /ˈmeɪ deɪ/

    noun

    • 1. 1 May, celebrated in many countries as a traditional springtime festival or as an international day honouring workers.

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      • May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on 1 May, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's Spring equinox and June solstice.
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    May Day or "Spring Day" (Kevadpüha) is a national holiday in Estonia celebrating the arrival of spring. More traditional festivities take place throughout the night before and into the early hours of 1 May, on the Walpurgis Night (Volbriöö). Finland May Day festivities in Tampere Central Square, Finland.

  5. www.britannica.com › topic › May-Day-internationalMay Day | History, Meaning, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica

    May Day, also called Workers’ Day or International Workers’ Day, is the day that commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement. It is observed in many countries on May 1.

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  7. www.history.com › topics › holidaysMay Day - Meaning, Date & Workers Day | HISTORY

    May 1, 2017 · May Day is a celebration of spring, fertility and labor rights with origins in ancient Celtic and Roman festivals. Learn about the history of May Day, the maypole, the Haymarket Riot and the international distress call "Mayday".

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › May-Day-EuropeanMay Day | Spring Festival, Maypole | Britannica

    Jun 21, 2024 · May Day, in medieval and modern Europe, holiday (May 1) for the celebration of the return of spring. The observance probably originated in ancient agricultural rituals, and the Greeks and Romans held such festivals.

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  9. www.almanac.com › content › what-may-dayMay Day 2025: What Is May Day? - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    May 16, 2024 · May Day (May 1) is a spring festival with ancient roots and customs. Learn about the maypole dance, the May basket, the May Queen, and other ways to celebrate the halfway point to summer.

  10. parade.com › 1032568What Is the May Day? Traditions, Celebrations in 2024 - Parade

    May 1, 2024 · May Day has different meanings depending on where you are in the world. It can be a spring festival, a workers' holiday or a pagan celebration. Learn about the origins, traditions and dates of May Day.

  11. www.today.com › life › holidaysWhat is May Day? The Story Behind the Holiday's Pagan Origins

    May 1, 2024 · May Day is a spring festival that dates back to ancient times and honors the season's bounty and fertility. Learn about its pagan roots, maypole dancing, bonfires, and how to celebrate it today.