May Day rallies underway islandwide, Colombo at centre as special police security deployed
May 1, 2026 10:43 am
Political parties across Sri Lanka have organized a series of rallies, meetings and other events today (01) to mark International Workers’ Day, with several major events centered in Colombo.
Accordingly, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has planned to hold 21 May Day rallies across 21 districts this year.
Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to attend rallies in Nuwara Eliya and Maharagama.
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will hold its May Day rally at the P.D. Sirisena Grounds in Maligawatte, while the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ has organized its event at the Henry Pedris Grounds in Colombo.
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will hold its rally at Campbell Park in Borella, and the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has arranged a May Day rally at Hyde Park in Colombo.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Police have implemented special security arrangements and traffic plans centered in Colombo and other cities to ensure public safety during the May Day parades and rallies, as large crowds are expected to participate in the events.
