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May holiday list 2024 starts with the International Labour Day on 1 May 2024. Labour Day is celebrated to honour the achievements of the labourers. The May holiday list 2024 includes several national and international days. These days have a significant historical, economic and social importance. So on this page, we will be discussing the May holiday list 2024.
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Check Month-Wise Holiday List 2024
Here is a list of all the School Holiday List 2024-25: Check the Month Wise Holiday List.
Complete List of May Holidays
1st of May 2024 will be celebrated as the International Worker’s Day. It is followed by the birthday of Rabindranath Tagore on 8th May, which is a restricted holiday. Then there is Mother’s Day on 12th May, followed by Buddh Purnima/ Vesak on 23rd May, which is a gazetted holiday. Check the table below for more clarifications.
| Holidays/ Events | Dates | Holiday Type |
| International Worker’s Day/ Labour Day | 1st May 2024 | Observance |
| Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti | 7th/ 8th May 2024 | Restricted Holiday |
| Mother’s Day | 12th May 2024 | Observance |
| Sikkim Statehood Day | 16th May 2024 | Restricted Holiday |
| Buddha Purnima/ Vesak | 23rd May 2024 | Gazetted Holiday |
International Worker’s Day/ Labour Day: 1st May 2024
International Worker’s Day or Labour Day is a global celebration of the achievements and contributions of workers all over the world. It is annually observed on May 1st and is a day to honour the labour movement and the struggles of workers for fair wages, safe working conditions, and other rights.
All the events and activities on this day are organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Every year, a special theme is also declared, with a specific goal. The International Worker’s Day 2024 theme is yet to be declared. However, the 2023 theme was ‘A safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at work.’
Quick Read: Essay on Labour Day
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: 7th May 2024
Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday is annually celebrated on 87th May. Rabindrathan Tagore was an Indian Nationalist leader, who played an important during India’s freedom struggle.
Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a polymath, poet, philosopher, musician, and artist from India. He was the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems titled ‘Gitanjali’ (Song Offerings).
His birth anniversary, 7th May, is marked by cultural events, performances of Tagore’s songs and dances, and readings of his poetry and writings. Schools and educational institutions, cultural organizations, and communities across India organize special events to pay homage to Tagore’s contributions to literature and the arts.
Also Read: Essay on Rabindranath Tagore in English
Mother’s Day: 12th May 2024
Mother’s Day is a global celebration observed on the second Sunday of May every year. This day is dedicated to honouring and expressing gratitude to mothers and mother figures for their unconditional love and sacrifice. The origin of the modern Mother’s Day celebration is related to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, an American social activist, who campaigned for an official day to honour mothers.
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Since Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, it is not a gazetted holiday. It’s an observance festival, dedicated to our mothers, mother figures, elder sisters and caretakers.
Buddh Purnima/ Vesak: 23rd May 2024
Buddh or Buddha Purnima or Vesak marks the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The festival usually falls on the full moon day in the month of Vaisakha (April or May) in the Gregorian calendar.
Buddhists all over the world organise various cultural and religious activities on this day. Temples are adorned, and devotees gather to participate in prayer services, meditation, and discussions on the teachings of Buddha. The festival is an opportunity for Buddhists to reflect on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path (Astangika-marga), which are central tenets of Buddhist philosophy.
Also Read: Gautam Buddha: Real Name, Life Lessons and Teachings
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