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2025 Date | 5 May 2025 |
2026 Date | 4 May 2026 |
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May Day Monday HistoryMay Day Monday is deeply entrenched in traditions and customs of welcoming the summer season. It encompasses a variety of traditions, including the crowning of the May Queen, dancing around the maypole, and communal feasting, which herald the beginning of warmer weather. This day also highlights the importance of worker's rights and labour movements, which found its significance in the late 19th century, marking a milestone in the history of labour law reforms. The inclusion of May Day Monday in the UK calendar has a rich history. It can be traced back to the Roman era when the UK celebrated the Roman festival of Flora, the goddess of flowers, to usher in the season of growth and fertility. Over time, the celebration has evolved, and it began to reflect a broader social and political landscape. The late 19th century witnessed a surge in worker's rallies, reaffirming May Day Monday's role as a powerful symbol of labour rights movements in the UK. Pagans tend to celebrate May Day as the festival of Beltane, marking the midpoint between spring equinox and summer solstice. Representation of worker's rights continues to remain an integral part of the celebration with many unions organising rallies and marches. The specific date of the observance varies; May Day Monday does not always fall on May 1st, but rather, it is usually celebrated on the first Monday in May. Top facts about May Day Monday
In the News and Trending in the UK for May Day MondayUpdated Morris dance May Day celebrations across regionbbc.co.uk May Day celebrations return to Holywood this Bank Holiday Mondaybelfastlive.co.uk Morris dancers celebrate May Day with performancebbc.co.uk Pictured: Morris dancers gather at sunrise for May Day celebrationstelegraph.co.uk May Day Monday Top Things to Do
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