Workers, retirees, and union representatives gathered at the central square of Agios Nikolaos in the Lasithi region on Thursday, May 1, to mark International Workers Day. The rally was organized by local trade unions under the slogan "May Day is not a holiday, it is a strike," reflecting the day's labor rights significance. Agios Nikolaos is one of eastern Crete's main tourist hubs, located on the Gulf of Mirabello.
Tourists visiting on May 1 should expect some businesses, banks, and public offices to be closed or operating reduced hours. Supermarkets and tourist-facing shops in central areas typically remain open. Public transport may run on a holiday schedule. The square gathering was peaceful and brief, with no reported disruption to traffic or ferry services. May 1 is a national public holiday throughout Greece.
