Labor Day
Nationwide public holiday in Chad · Fête du Travail
Dates
- 2023Monday 1 May 2023Nationwide
- 2024Wednesday 1 May 2024Nationwide
- 2025Thursday 1 May 2025Nationwide
- 2026Friday 1 May 2026Nationwide
- 2027Saturday 1 May 2027Nationwide
- 2028Monday 1 May 2028Nationwide
- 2029Tuesday 1 May 2029Nationwide
Where it applies
Everywhere in Chad.
Is it a day off?
✔ Yes It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in N'Djamena around 1 May: high 43°C (109°F), low 28°C (82°F), rain on 6% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around N'Djamena. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 1 May in N'Djamena: (MET Norway)
About Labor Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Chad that celebrates workers and the labour movement, in line with International Workers' Day. Like most countries in Africa, Chad marks the day on 1 May.
Traditions
Trade unions hold marches and meetings, and speeches address working conditions and wages.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
What else is celebrated around the world on 1 May →
Labor Day in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Central African Republic
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Guinea
Ivory Coast
Libya
More for Chad
All public holidays in Chad by year:
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.