Music, parades and picnics: How Italy celebrates Labour Day on May 1st

Music, parades and picnics: How Italy celebrates Labour Day on May 1st

Labour Day is one of the most important holidays in Italy's spring calendar, mixing ancient traditions with modern celebrations.

Why is there Labour Day?On May 1st, it is Labour Day. In France, it is confused with the International Workers' Day, which commemorates the workers' struggle to get the day from 8 a.m. to the 19th century. This... Read more about Elle.fr

The month of May does not only mark the beginning of spring or the return of a plethora of fruits and vegetables to the stalls of our favorite supermarkets. At this time of year, the French also enjoy many public holidays. Thanks to these different very specific days, they can then enjoy extended weekends. And even more in 2025 since the latter all fall in the middle of the week. And while some employees already plan their holidays to change air…