Show May Day In Europe trade unions and other labor organizations agreed on May 1 Day as their holiday at the meeting of ot the first congress of the Second Socialist International in Paris in 1889 It was originally Intended that workers should enforce a holiday i ion on May 1 no matter what day of ot the week it might be This has frequently frequently frequently fre fre- led to clashes with the po po- lice Usually the holiday Is celebrated celebrated celebrated cele cele- on the nearest Sunday toMay to toMay toMay May 1 l. l |