Labor Day / May Day in Chile ― Date, History, and Details

Labor Day / May Day in Chile

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History of Labor Day / May Day in Chile and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

In Chile, Labor Day is known as May Day, and is celebrated on May 1st. It is a public holiday that commemorates the international workers’ movement, and is also a day to celebrate the achievements of the Chilean labor force. On this day, workers across the country take to the streets to participate in marches and rallies calling for better working conditions and wages. In recent years, May Day has also become a day of protest against the government’s neoliberal policies.