Eight Hours Day in Australia is celebrated on the second Monday in March in some parts of Australia. It is another name for Labour Day, which is celebrated on different days across the world to honor all the working people who have collectively stood up for their rights.

Eight Hours Day is a commemoration of the Australian Labour Movement, which began in the 1800s and included unions as well as political groups. It was instigated by the skilled tradesmen who refused to work long hours and demanded an eight-hour workday. They protested till their employers came to the negotiation table and achieved their goals.