Is Labour Day 2026 a Holiday? Workers Must Know

KOMPAS.com - International Labour Day is commemorated every 1 May, and this year it falls on Friday (1/5/2026). Considering that the observance of this significant day falls on a regular weekday, most of society, particularly workers, are certainly questioning whether Labour Day is included as a holiday? Given that the 1 May 2026 holiday falls on a Friday, this also has the potential to become a long weekend, or extended holiday, if connected with the weekend holidays of Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, throughout May 2026, there are a total of six red dates and joint leave days. 1. Long weekend for Labour Day 2. Long weekend for the Ascension of Jesus Christ