What is the United Kingdom’s Labour Day holiday, held on the first Monday in May, officially called?

The United Kingdom’s Labour Day holiday, held on the first Monday in May, is officially called the Early May bank holiday.

The holiday is a public bank holiday across the United Kingdom. It is commonly associated with May Day, a traditional spring celebration whose roots reach back to older European customs. Modern Labour Day events may include trade-union marches, political gatherings, and community celebrations, but the official holiday name refers to its timing rather than specifically to organized labor.

The Early May bank holiday is distinct from the late-May Spring bank holiday and the August bank holiday. Scotland can also have different local public-holiday arrangements, so individual workplaces and local authorities may observe additional holidays. The United Kingdom’s holiday should not be confused with the U.S. Labor Day, which is held in September, or with International Workers’ Day on May 1 in many countries.