Why is Labour Day a public holiday in Sweden and Norway but not in Denmark?


by @thelocaldenmark

@thelocaldenmark— People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the Danish workforce does not. Why is this?

Punch Newspapers—Workers' Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a public holiday in commemoration of Workers' Day.

@cityam—FTSE 100 today: London stocks to stay subdued in light trading as Asia and Europe mark Labour Day holidays. Asian markets were mixed following Wall Street's poor performance. Concurrently, oil prices experienced a decline while gold remained stable. Starbucks, AMD, and Supermicro saw significant stock declines. Now, all eyes are on the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision and Chair Jay Powell's remarks.

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