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IN PHOTOS: Labour Day 2026 celebrated across India

Updated On: 03 May, 2026 09:39 AM IST | Tarun Verma

International Labourers’ Day 2026 is being celebrated across India with tributes, rallies, and events honouring workers’ contributions. The day highlights the historic struggle for fair wages, better conditions, and the eight-hour workday, while promoting unity and dignity of labour nationwide. (Pics/PTI and X)

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International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, is celebrated annually on May 1 to honour the achievements and rights of workers

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International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, is celebrated annually on May 1 to honour the achievements and rights of workers
The day commemorates the struggle for better working conditions, fair wages, and a reasonable eight-hour daily limit on work

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The day commemorates the struggle for better working conditions, fair wages, and a reasonable eight-hour daily limit on work

May 1 was chosen in 1889 by the Second International to honor these labour activists and advocate for workers' rights globally

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May 1 was chosen in 1889 by the Second International to honor these labour activists and advocate for workers' rights globally

Labourers day marks the dedication and hard work of employees across all industries who keep society functioning

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Labourers day marks the dedication and hard work of employees across all industries who keep society functioning

This day also promotes solidarity among workers and unions, emphasizing that progress is driven by people

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This day also promotes solidarity among workers and unions, emphasizing that progress is driven by people

Along with Labour Day, India also celebrated the statehood days of Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, at Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai

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Along with Labour Day, India also celebrated the statehood days of Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives during the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, at Hutatma Chowk in Mumbai

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