London, Ontario

May Day 2026

Workers unite! A weekend of solidarity, celebration, and direct action in the Forest City.

May 1–4, 2026
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The Call

May Day began as a commemoration of the 1886 Haymarket Riot, where workers striking for the 8-hour workday were met with violent police retaliation. Over time, it became a festival and celebration of the working class movement — marked by workers' protests, wildcat strikes, and mass mobilizations across the world.

This year more than ever, we need a show of force and solidarity. The London May Day Committee keeps this tradition alive by organizing a full weekend of events: rallies, workshops, fundraisers, art builds, and community gatherings.

We invite our constituency of organized labour, socialists, and all working people to join under the banner "Rise and Organize!" — and help build something worth showing up for.

Featured Event

Saturday, May 2

Fight to Win! A One-Day Workshop with John Clarke

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • ReImagine Co, 206 Piccadilly St • Free / PWYC

Register — Fight to Win! with John Clarke

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ReImagine Co, 206 Piccadilly St • Free / PWYC

forestcitysolidarity.xyz/fight

International Workers' Day Rally

Join us for the main May Day rally and march through downtown London. Stand with your neighbours, your coworkers, your community.

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 — Victoria Park

11:00 AM — march through downtown London

Full Weekend Schedule

Events are being added regularly. Join the mailing list to stay updated.

  • Sat Apr 251:00 PM

    Fight Ford Rally!

    Victoria Park — Stand with workers and communities under attack. Part of a broader day of action.

  • Sat Apr 254:30 PM

    Final May Day Committee Meeting

    ReImagine Co, 206 Piccadilly St — Our last planning meeting before the big weekend. Everyone welcome.

  • Tue Apr 2810:00 AM

    Day of Mourning Ceremony

    OPSEU Centre, 1092 Dearness Dr — Honouring workers killed and injured on the job. Joint event with the London and District Labour Council.

  • Wed Apr 29TBA

    Artful Gathering: Banners & Signs

    ReImagine Co, 206 Piccadilly St — Come make signs and banners for the weekend. All skill levels welcome. Art supplies provided.

  • Fri May 14:00 PM

    Tolpuddle Award Ceremony

    Peace Park — Annual labour recognition event with the London and District Labour Council.

  • Fri May 17:00 PM

    Fundraiser for the People of Cuba

    Casa Latina, 150 Dundas St — An evening of solidarity with the Cuban people. More details coming soon.

  • Sat May 210:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Fight to Win! Workshop with John Clarke

    ReImagine Co, 206 Piccadilly St — Full-day popular education workshop. Register on Luma — Free / PWYC.

  • Sun May 311:00 AM

    International Workers' Day Rally

    Victoria Park — The main event. Rally and march through downtown London. All unions, groups, and workers welcome.

  • Sun May 3Mid-afternoon

    Solidarity Gathering

    ReImagine Co, 206 Piccadilly St — Wind down after the rally. Food, debrief, and connection.

  • Sun May 36:00 PM

    RHYMETHiNK Show

    Honeydip Bar, 621 Dundas St — Close out the weekend with spoken word and hip-hop. More details coming soon.

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Organized by the May Day London Committee • A Forest City Solidarity initiative