Sri Lanka, April 30 -- May Day parades, meetings, and various celebrations are organised in many parts of the island to coincide with International Workers' Day on 01 May 2026. The Police Media Division announced that major meetings and parades will centre around Colombo city, while various organisations will hold commemorative events in other regions. All police stations are briefed to ensure a peaceful environment, manage traffic, and maintain road safety. The Inspector General of Police issued instructions to Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police to facilitate necessary arrangements for provincial rallies.

The locations and traffic plans for rallies and parades by political parties and trade organisations in Colombo are as follow...