May

1

Corporate Recurring annually

Friday 1 May 2026

International Workers' Day

Also known as May Day, a celebration of labourers and the working class. A public holiday in many countries recognising workers' rights and contributions.

Newsletter content ideas

Here's what you could include in your internal newsletter around International Workers' Day:

  • Acknowledge the contributions of all employees
  • Share the history and significance of Workers' Day
  • Highlight workplace improvements and employee benefits
  • Feature stories of team collaboration and dedication

Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

  • International Workers' Day: What we're doing this year
  • It's International Workers' Day — here's how you can get involved
  • This week: International Workers' Day + team news
  • 1 May: International Workers' Day at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

  1. Plan ahead — Add International Workers' Day to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
  2. Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
  3. Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to International Workers' Day. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
  4. Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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Related dates

Mar

6

Employee Appreciation Day

A day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the hard work and contributions of employees. Traditionally observed on the first Friday of March.

Dec

5

International Volunteer Day

A United Nations-designated day to recognise and promote the tireless work of volunteers and their organisations. A mandate for celebrating the power of volunteerism.
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