International Labour Day 2025: 60+ Wishes, quotes, and images to celebrate workers' rights on May 1
Labour
Day, or International Workers' Day, or May Day, is observed on May 1st every year in numerous nations across the globe. It is a recognition of the effort and achievement of workers and an acknowledgment of the struggle of the
labor
movement to secure fair pay, safe conditions, and decent working hours.
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Dating back to the 1886 Haymarket event in Chicago, Labour Day reflects the power and solidarity of workers. A public holiday in many countries, Labour Day is celebrated with parades, speeches, and other activities emphasizing the value of dignity in work and worker rights.
Quotes to celebrate Labour Day
1. "Labour is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration." – Abraham Lincoln
2. "A man is not paid for having a head and hands, but for using them." – Elbert Hubbard
3. "The labor movement means just this: it is the last noble protest of the American people
against the power of incorporated wealth." – Wendell Phillips
4. "There is no substitute for hard work." – Thomas Edison
5. "The dignity of labor depends not on what you do, but how you do it." – Edwin Osgood Grover
6. "Labor Day is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race or nation." – Samuel Gompers
7. "Work isn't to make money; you work to justify life."
– Marc Chagall
8. "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." – Martin Luther King Jr.
9. "Labor in this country is independent and proud. It has not to ask the patronage of capital, but capital solicits the aid of labor." – Daniel Webster
10. "He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor." – Menander
11.
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"If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend." – Doug Larson
12. "The reward of a thing well done is having done it." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
13. "It is labor indeed that puts the difference on everything." – John Locke
14. "Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another." – Anatole France
15. "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work."
– Émile Zola
16. "Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them." – Joseph Joubert
17. "There is no labor a person does that is undignified if they do it right." – Bill Cosby
18. "Work is not man's punishment. It is his reward, his strength, and his pleasure." – George Sand
19. "A hundred times every day, I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labors of other men." – Albert Einstein
20. "All wealth is the product of labor."
– John Locke
21. "Take rest. A field that has rested gives a bountiful crop." – Ovid
22. "Labor is the only prayer that Nature answers." – Robert Green Ingersoll
23. "The only liberty an inferior man really cherishes is the liberty to quit work, stretch out in the sun, and scratch himself." – H.L. Mencken
24. "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."
– Sam Ewing
25. "The harder the work, the greater the satisfaction in accomplishing it." – Unknown
26. "Labour Day is a celebration of the working class and their endless contributions to the fabric of society." – Noam Chomsky
27. "Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having, except as a result of hard work." – Booker T. Washington
28. "The life of labor is the life of honor; to love labor, to love work, is to love life itself."
– Frances Perkins
29. "When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that's a really good feeling." – Derek Jeter
30. "Labour is not only the developer of civilization; it is the measure of moral values." – William Green
31. "The strength of the labor movement lies in its ability to fight for those who have no voice." – Dolores Huerta
32. "No one can whistle a symphony. It takes an orchestra to play it." – H.E.
Luccock
33. "You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence." – Abraham Lincoln
34. "The cause of labor is the cause of humanity." – Samuel Gompers
35. "Without labor, there is no rest, nor can the community exist." – Leo Tolstoy
Wishes to celebrate Labour Day with friends and family
1. Happy Labour Day! Your dedication and hard work are appreciated—today and always.
2. Wishing you a deserved break on this special day. You've worked for every minute of rest!
3.
Let us honor the hands that construct and the minds that create. Happy Labour Day!
4. May your hard work continue to motivate progress and success. Have a proud and peaceful Labour Day!
5. Cheers to the individuals who labor behind the scenes and in the limelight—your role counts. Happy Labour Day!
6. No job is too small. Happy Labour Day to all workers who contribute to our well-being.
7. You are the pillar of our society and the pillar of our destiny.
Enjoy this day in your honor!
8. Work with pride, rest with dignity. Wishing you a great and enjoyable Labour Day.
9. Today we see not only what you do, but who you are—strong, dedicated, and motivating.
10. Labour Day serves as a reminder that greatness is founded on ordinary efforts. Continue to shine!
11. On this Labour Day, let's hope to refresh you with fresh strength and appreciation for everything you do.
12. To the workforce warriors—your tenacity makes the world a better place.
Happy May Day!
13. Appreciation for your hard work and perseverance. You are so appreciated.
14. Happy Labour Day! May your hard work be accompanied by joy and satisfaction.
15. Your work constructs dreams, families, and nations. Celebrate your success today.
16. May you be proud of all that you have accomplished through your hard work. Happy Labour Day!
17. Warmest wishes to all workers who drive progress—your work builds our future.
18. Today is dedicated to you and your unbreakable spirit. Have a great day!
19. A grand salute to the doers, thinkers, dreamers, and builders. Happy Labour Day!
20. You are not merely working—you are creating, contributing, and making a difference.
21. On this Labour Day, be proud of your journey and the courage it takes to continue.
22. Your hard work builds the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Happy May Day!
23. Let this day fill you with pride in what you do and hope in what you'll become.
24. To balance: work hard, rest well, live fully. Happy Labour Day!
25. Each job has value. Each worker has worth. Happy Labour Day!
26. May this Labour Day remind you of your value and the strength of hanging in.
27. Celebrate today not just as a day off—but as a day earned. Happy Labour Day!
28. Let us all celebrate all the makers, doers, helpers, and heroes. Your creations transform lives.
29. Your contributions never go unappreciated.
Wishing you recognition and happiness this Labour Day.
30. Happy Labour Day! Thank you for constructing the world with your strength, courage, and heart.
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