Labor Day

Labor Day, which is also called International Worker's Day, is a national holiday in Afghanistan. It has origins in the International Labour Movement of the late 1800s. This movement pushed for the 8-hour workday, the 40-hour workweek, the abolition of child labor, better working conditions, and more equitable pay.

Although this holiday is sometimes connected with socialist parties, the majority of Afghans simply regard it as a day to honor all workers. On Labour Day, the majority of people are given the day off. They normally stay at home, eat joyful family meals, and get out of doors.

Date: 1 May.