Demonstrations are being held across the United States on Friday to mark International Workers’ Day, with thousands expected to take part in coordinated “May Day Strong” events calling for labor-friendly policies and economic change.
The organizers have urged people to avoid work, school and shopping and instead join protests demanding that the country prioritize “workers over billionaires.”
According to The Guardian, organizers say there are around 3,500 events planned nationwide, including marches, walkouts and block parties.
Protesters are demanding workers’ rights, opposition to immigration crackdowns and criticism of policies seen as benefiting wealthy individuals.
Major events are happening in cities across the US, including Chicago, Raleigh, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Washington, DC, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Portland.
People are encouraged to check the official May Day Strong website to find out when and where events are happening in their own city, or search for local events on social media using keywords such as #MayDay2026, #MayDayProtests, or #WorkersDay.
