New Zealand Labour Day is celebrated on the fourth Monday of October. It commemorates the campaign by workers for an eight-hour working day. The holiday was first celebrated in New Zealand on October 28, 1890, marking 50 years since Parnell’s achievement and the first anniversary of the formation of the Maritime Council. Today, the holiday is a time to celebrate the achievements of the labor movement and to reflect on the importance of work-life balance. Many people use the day to relax with family and friends or to participate in community events.