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Public Holiday
Nationwide
May Day
Friday, May 1, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
01
Holiday
SAT
02
Weekend
SUN
03
Weekend
3-day weekend (May 1 – May 3)
📣 Traveler notes
Monaco is an independent city-state on the French Riviera, known for luxury entertainment, including casinos and yachting, and is a host destination for the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.
- The Monaco Grand Prix takes place annually.
- Visitors are encouraged to respect Monaco's unique history and local traditions.
About this holiday
May Day (May 1st) is a European festival traditionally signaling the start of summer. Celebrations may include May Eve and involve local traditions such as gathering greenery for decorations, crowning a May Queen, dancing around a maypole or may tree, participating in parades, and bonfires. The holiday has historical roots in festivals like Floralia and Beltane.