1st May, when people traditionally celebrated the beginning of spring. Many countries have a public holiday on or near this date, in honour of working people.
Synonyms and related words
Public and national holidays
ANZAC Day
Australia Day
bank holiday
May Day
noun countable/uncountable
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Word Forms
singular
May Day
plural
May Days
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May 1st, when people traditionally celebrated the beginning of spring. Many countries have a public holiday on or near this date, in honor of working people.