... workers' movements conducted marches; now, the British enjoy a holiday on the first Monday of May (Early May Bank Holiday), which is close in spirit. Japan does not celebrate May 1st as Labor Day, but they observe Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23—a similar celebration stemming from an ancient agricultural festival. Thus, most countries around the world honor labor in spring, but the forms and dates can vary. Opponents and Criticism of May 1st Holiday Like any holiday, May 1st has its skeptics,...