Labour Day Australian Capital Territory : First Monday in October

Labour Day in the Australian Capital Territory occurs annually on the first Monday in October. Labour Day is a local public holiday. On this date people celebrate the improved economic and social conditions of workers in the Austalian Capital Territory and especially the achievement of a working day with a maximum of 8 hours.

Labour Day is celebrated in all states and territories of Australia but on different dates and with different names. See Labour Day Australia for more information.