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Temporal Context & Calendar Metrics for May 1

Business Days
170 Days

Excludes 67 weekend days (Saturdays & Sundays).

Day of the Year
Day 121 / 365

33.2% of annual orbital cycle.

Astronomical Season
Spring (Q2)

Vernal (Spring) Equinox occurred March 20

Zodiac Sign
Taurus♉

Earth element (Apr 20 - May 20).

About May 1: Significance & History

Calendar Significance & Context

International Workers' Day

May 1 marks the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) within the second quarter. Historically, key milestones on this date include the events of 1707 (The Acts of Union unite the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the single Kingdom of Great Britain) and 1886 (A general strike begins in Chicago demanding an eight-hour workday, leading to the Haymarket affair). Notable figures born on this day include Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (born 1769) and Wes Anderson (born 1969). The date also observes International Workers' Day.

On This Day in History

  • 1707

    The Acts of Union unite the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the single Kingdom of Great Britain.

  • 1886

    A general strike begins in Chicago demanding an eight-hour workday, leading to the Haymarket affair.

  • 1931

    The Empire State Building opens in New York City as the world's tallest building.

Notable Birthdays

  • Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellingtonb. 1769

    British military commander and statesman who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.

  • Wes Andersonb. 1969

    American filmmaker known for his distinctive visual style.

  • Anushka Sharmab. 1988

    Indian actress and film producer in Hindi cinema.

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New Year’s DayJanuary 1Valentine’s DayFebruary 14Leap DayFebruary 29Spring EquinoxMarch 20Earth DayApril 22Summer SolsticeJune 21US Independence DayJuly 4Autumnal EquinoxSeptember 22

Frequently Asked Questions About May 1

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The upcoming occurrence of May 1 falls on a Saturday (May 1, 2027).

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What is the astrological Zodiac sign for May 1?

People born on May 1 fall under the Taurus Zodiac sign (♉), associated with the Earth element (Apr 20 - May 20).

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There are approximately 5,692 total hours (341,562 minutes or 20,493,744 seconds) remaining until the start of May 1.