1st May is celebrated globally as International Labor Day, honouring the contributions of the labor movement. This day is marked as a holiday and in many states of India
Is 1st May a government holiday?
Yes, 1st May is a holiday in these states :
May Day
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Goa
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Manipur
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
Labor Day
- Bihar
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Maharashtra Day
- Maharashtra
Is 1st May a bank holiday?
Yes, 1st May is a holiday in bank branches of these states:
May Day
- Assam
- Bihar
- Goa
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Puducherry
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- West Bengal
Significance of 1st May
May Day or Labor Day
1st May is celebrated worldwide as International Workers’ Day, honoring laborers and the labor movement. Many states in India observe it as a government holiday, with government offices and banks closed.
Maharashtra Day
It marks the division of Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat. Cultural events, parades, and speeches highlight the 1st of May.
Conclusion
If you are residing in a state where May Day is a public holiday, remember to complete government office-related work and financial transactions in advance.
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