Labour Day
In Australia the Labour Day public holiday is fixed by the various state and territory governments, and so varies considerably. It is the first Monday in October in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. In both Victoria and Tasmania, it is the second Monday in March (though the latter calls it Eight Hours Day). In Western Australia, Labour Day is the first Monday in March. In both Queensland and the Northern Territory, it is the first Monday in May.
Labour Day Dates for 2011
- Sydney / N.S.W.- Monday, 3rd October
- Melbourne / Vic. - Monday, 14th March
- Brisbane / Qld. - Monday, 2nd May
- Perth / W.A. - Monday, 7th March
- Adelaide / S.A. - Monday, 3rd October
- Canberra / A.C.T. - Monday, 3rd October
- Hobart / Tas. - Monday, 14th March (Eight Hours Day)
- Darwin / N.T. - Monday, 2nd May (May Day)
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Labour Day - Accommodation Options
Accommodation options over the Labour Day Weekend.
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What is Labour Day?
The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the eight hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrated in Australia resulting from efforts of the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. Around Australia the different states celebrate the day across a number of significant public holiday dates. The majority of other countries celebrate Labour Day on May 1.
