Happy Labor Day

International Labor Day (also known as May Day) is a celebration of the international labour movement and left-wing movements. It commonly sees organized street demonstrations and marches by working people and their labour unions throughout most of the world. May 1 is a national holiday in more than 80 countries. It is also celebrated unofficially in many other countries.

Origin: International Labor Day is the commemoration of the 1886 Haymarket Massacre in Chicago which was initially a labour unions' demonstration demanding a workday of eight hours to be accepted as a standard all over the US. 

International Labor Day in China:

Central government called for commemoration of International Labor Day in 1948. May 1st was designated the legal holiday to celebrate International Labor Day in December, 1949 in China.

"Golden Week": From 2000 to 2007, it was a week-long holiday. Since 2008, May holiday was reduced to just a day off, plusing 2 days from the nearest weekends, people can actually enjoy a 3-day holiday.

Recreation opportunity in China: Since 2000 when the International Labor Day holiday was prolonged to 7 days, this holiday has become a good source of recreation in China. Tourism, sales and other business get great boost during the holiday.