Glad Första Maj from the Swedish Chamber

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Glad Första Maj!

May 1 is a Swedish public holiday with roots in the labour movement, officially observed since 1939. While rallies and parades still take place, it’s also a day to pause, reconnect, and welcome spring.

Across more than 80 countries, May Day is marked as Labour Day or International Workers’ Day, a tradition dating back to 1890, celebrating unity and solidarity among workers worldwide.

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