May Day on May 1 is an ancient Northern Hemispherespring festival and usually a public holiday;[1] it is a

May Day on May 1 is an ancient Northern Hemispherespring festival and usually a public holiday;[1] it is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the celebrations that the day includes.

In the late 19th Century, May Day was chosen as the date for International Workers' Day by the Socialistsand Communists of the Second International to commemorate the Haymarket affair in Chicago. Inthose countries that celebrate International Workers' Day, the day may also be referred to as "May Day" but it is a different celebration from the traditional May Day.