Labor Day in Armenia is celebrated on May 1st every year. Also known as International Workers' Day, this holiday is a public and national holiday, recognised and celebrated by many countries around the world. It is a day dedicated to the proletariat or the working class, on which they celebrate their achievements and accomplishments.
The history of Labor Day in Armenia is intertwined with the lifetime of the Soviet Union. The country, as a former republic of the USSR, inherited many of its holidays including May Day. Traditions associated with this holiday include cultural and social events, political rallies and demonstrations, and people usually gather together to enjoy the holiday with friends and family.
Even though Labor Day in Armenia nowadays is not as extensively celebrated as it was during the Soviet times, it still remains a significant holiday in modern Armenian society. Despite the generational shift and developments in work structures, Labor Day continues to generate a sense of unity and solidarity among the Armenian working class. It serves as a reminder of the historical struggle for better labor conditions and as an recognition of the ongoing efforts of today's workforce.