President declares May 7 as May Day

6 April 2018 09:58 am - 19 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

President Maithripala Sirisena today declared May 7 as the May Day and announced May 7 as a public and mercantile holiday, President's Media Division said.

They said the President made this announcement during a meeting held with the Heads of Media institutions at the President's house this morning.

The President advised not to have political rallies and processions on May 1 because of Vesak celebrations, they said.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 19

Satha Friday, 06 April 2018 10:23 AM

What s joke

Gamaya Friday, 06 April 2018 11:11 AM

You mean the day or the man who declares it?

Lankaboy Friday, 06 April 2018 08:51 PM

I don't undertand why people jumping up and down for this? Don't we have fathers and mothers day on different days? it is important that we need to celebrate that..but does it seriously matter that we need to have on that day? you guys need to change your mentality..

robert Friday, 06 April 2018 10:48 AM

MAY DAY! !!!! AND POLITICAL RALLIES.???? WAHT IS THE CONNECTION????

Sam Friday, 06 April 2018 10:53 AM

1st decision in 3yrs. How long until it is changed!!

Refaideen Friday, 06 April 2018 11:01 AM

Dancing to every tune you hear

Pxx Friday, 06 April 2018 11:05 AM

Looks like something wrong after the pathetic defeatBetter to consult psychologist?Or, Susil/ SB please guide him to find bus 152.

neil Friday, 06 April 2018 04:12 PM

We will buy three tickets.

Shan Friday, 06 April 2018 11:11 AM

Comedy of Errors

May Day.!! May Day..!! Friday, 06 April 2018 11:15 AM

Joke of the Year..

OBSERVER Friday, 06 April 2018 01:13 PM

THIS COULD BE THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY OF WORLD, SINCE 1ST OF MAY DECLARED AS WORLD LABORS DAY,A COUNTRY COMMEMORATES IT ON 7TH OF MAY. SERIOUSLY MENTALLY SICK.

Samitha Friday, 06 April 2018 01:48 PM

Sri Lanka the best in the world.

Xavier Friday, 06 April 2018 02:26 PM

Does that means 1st and 7th both are Holidays ? Its too much of holiday in April

ranil Friday, 06 April 2018 05:36 PM

thanks sir for the brave decision.

Prakash Friday, 06 April 2018 08:39 PM

So what? 1st or 7th its just a wast of a day. Nothing will happen. Go to work and honor your job whatever it is. And you will get the best. The country will prosper.

Massdeen Friday, 06 April 2018 08:42 PM

May Day is a day of celebration for the work force not for political parties to have rallies, first time in the history of the world

Wise Donkey Sunday, 08 April 2018 12:59 PM

Why don't you make it on 1st of June call it June day instead of May day! As it is I am afraid that you may change New Year Day from 1st of January to 7 January. Please tell us whether Mahinda's astrologer advised you to do this change?.

Peter Sunday, 08 April 2018 05:18 PM

MS have you not more important matters to deal with in the country other than the May Day Rally.

cctv Tuesday, 01 May 2018 01:52 PM

oppose the srilankan govermentsban on may day celebrations........

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

President declares May 7 as May Day

Comments - 19

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

New Visa procedure implemented

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

Suspicious death of 23-year-old woman at hotel sparks concerns

April 15 declared a government holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

Amir, Wasim return to Pakistan national team

TODAY'S HEADLINES

100 Police personnel trained to target criminals operating on motorbikes

Catholic Church receives full report

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali’s possession of Gota’s Range Rover

We are struggling with severe shortage of staff – Excise Chief

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Security raised for Champions League ties after threat

SLA target four events at Paris Olympic Games

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win