Sri Lanka Police have announced that a special traffic plan and security arrangements will be in place for May Day rallies and processions scheduled across the country on World Labour Day, May 1, 2026.

According to the Police, the measures are designed to ensure peaceful commemorations, smooth vehicular movement, and public safety as political parties and trade unions prepare to stage rallies not only in Colombo but also in major cities, including Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Galle, Matara, and Kalutara.

Police stations nationwide have been instructed to implement traffic control, road safety, and crowd management measures. 

The Inspector General of Police has directed Senior Deputy Inspectors General in charge of provinces to oversee security and logistical arrangements for outstation rallies.

In Colombo, where the largest gatherings are expected, rallies and processions organized by political parties and trade unions will follow designated routes under the traffic plan.

The Police said that the arrangements aim to create a safe environment for May Day celebrations, while maintaining normal traffic flow across the island.

Traffic plans to be implemented for rallies in and around Colombo are as follows;

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