India, May 1 -- International Workers Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, a date observed across dozens of countries to honour workers, labourers and professionals whose daily effort keeps economies functioning. From factory floors to hospitals, farms to offices, transport hubs to digital workplaces, labour remains the backbone of modern society.

Globally, more than 3.5 billion people form the active workforce, according to broad international labour estimates. In India alone, hundreds of millions contribute through formal and informal sectors yet behind every product delivered, road built, crop harvested and service provided stands human effort that often goes unnoticed.

May Day is more than a holiday. It is a reminder of dignity at work,...