Outside the US, most countries celebrate 'Labor Day', call it 'Mayday' or 'La Fete du Travail' on May 1st and besides marches in the street and other official events, it is also a chance for people to enjoy a 3 day week-end.
Want a little night music, Berlin radio station ADNOISEAM has a Mayday Festival at 11pm.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada stages a May Week Labour Arts Festival with on May 1st, A Utah Phillips Tribute with the singularly named Notre Dame des Bananes choir as part of the Lineup.
Our British friends celebrate Bank Holiday.
In Wales, visitors to the seaside resort of Barry Island who drove because trains are not running (technical difficulties) will find extra parking (Wales Online, May 1st).
Looking for something more spiritual, Vaisakhi on the Square 2009 (May 3rd, 12-5.30 pm) in London Trafalgar Square could be just the thing for you.
Vaisakhi I learned is the Sikh New Year festival and this year it "commemorates 300 years of the consecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru." Also on the menu "traditional music such as Shabad Kirtin (religious hymns), as well as modern Asian music and dance and DJs from Sunrise Radio."
Foodies can enjoy Vegetarian treats prepared by the Sikh community in the afternoon.
Best of all the Festival is Free.
Happy Mayday and Bank Holiday!