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Labour Day – Public Holiday
October 28
In 2024 Labour Day is on Monday 28 October.
First celebrated in 1890, Labour Day is an annual holiday used to commemorate the efforts of workers to make a standard working day 8 hours.
Read more about Labour Day here:
https://nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/labour-day
https://www.parliament.nz/mi/get-involved/features/labour-day-celebrates-8-hour-working-day/