The government is contemplating shifting International Workers Day celebrations to some other day instead of first of May.

The government has focused attention on this on a requested made by the National Trade Union Centre, the Lanka Truth reported.

 Wesak full moon Poya day this year falls on first of May. The National Trade Union Centre has pointed out that as Buddhists celebrate Wesak on this day it is not appropriate to celebrate the International Workers Day on the same day, the report said.

 Labour Minister Athauda Senevirathne says that either 28th or 29th April is appropriate for this purpose. The Minister says that he has discussed this matter with Labour Counsels and will take a decision after discussions with the President.