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Monthly layoffs report

# May 2026 Layoffs: Companies, Jobs Cut & Closures

As of November 2, 2026, the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker recorded 33 layoff and closure announcements in May 2026, affecting at least 71,392 jobs where a source states a number (25 of 33 state one).

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

[All monthly reports](/layoffs/reports)[This year's tracker](/layoffs)

May 2026 at a glance

**Announcements**
: 33

**Companies**
: 32

**Jobs affected (reported)**
: 71,392

**Stores closing**
: 817

**Layoffs**
: 28

**Store closures**
: 5

**Return-to-office mandates**
: 0

Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 25 of 33 announcements that state a number.

Latest announcement May 28, 2026

## Most jobs affected

Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in May 2026

1. 1[Spirit AeroSystems](/layoffs/spirit-aerosystems)1 announcement17,000
2. 2[Spirit Airlines](/layoffs/spirit-airlines)1 announcement17,000
3. 3[New Zealand Government](/layoffs/new-zealand-government)1 announcement8,700
4. 4[Standard Chartered](/layoffs/standard-chartered)1 announcement7,800
5. 5![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypalobjects.com%2Fmarketing%2Fweb%2Ficons%2Fmonogram%2Fpp258.png&sig=EMpPAawptElGS9mWtVblyD6h08qeR9VeI6PJ4nQl_OQ) [PayPal](/layoffs/paypal)1 announcement4,760
6. 6![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcisco.com%26sz%3D128) [Cisco](/layoffs/cisco)1 announcement4,000
7. 7![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.intuitbenefits.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2Ffavicon_512x512.png&sig=7Y6io9SnPa5gSle99BsvipXf1q4Uhh5FHHo0bL1s52I) [Intuit](/layoffs/intuit)1 announcement3,000
8. 8[Electrolux](/layoffs/electrolux)1 announcement1,450
9. 9![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcloudflare.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=a8qHNk1xKZ58ahD3mGO4aHmXBf8Rd4LWWBRnBVEt4ow) [Cloudflare](/layoffs/cloudflare)1 announcement1,100
10. 10![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=eLuakTAEhj3Q_w9vYzrmgCUGwlO1ULqc01JFgqFUa5A) [Walmart](/layoffs/walmart)1 announcement1,000

## By type

Layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates in May 2026

| Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Layoffs | 28 | 85% | 70,667 |
| Store closures | 5 | 15% | 725 |
| Return-to-office mandates | 0 | 0% | 0 |

## By state

US states named in May 2026 announcements

8 of 33 announcements name at least one US state. An announcement that names two states counts in both. Jobs are not split by state, because sources rarely give a number for each location.

| State | Announcements | Official notices |
| --- | --- | --- |
| California | 3 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Florida | 3 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Michigan | 3 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Illinois | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Nevada | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Washington | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Georgia | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Iowa | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Louisiana | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Massachusetts | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Nebraska | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| New Jersey | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |
| Texas | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) |

[WARN notices for every state](/warn-notices)

## Against April 2026

Month over month, from the same tracker

May 2026 has 33 announcements, 3 more than April 2026 (30).

| Measure | May 2026 | April 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Announcements | 33 | 30 |
| Companies | 32 | 30 |
| Jobs affected (reported) | 71,392 | 27,406 |
| Stores closing | 817 | 427 |

[April 2026 layoffs report](/layoffs/reports/2026-04)

## Every announcement

May 2026, newest first. Each company links to its full layoffs timeline.

Find a company

33 announcements

### May 2026

33 announcements · 71,392 jobs reported

1. May 28May 28Store closureBoston, MA, United States #### [Clover Food Lab](/layoffs/clover-food-lab) Closes 11 stores Boston-area vegetarian restaurant chain Clover Food Lab is shutting down and closing all of its remaining locations, ending operations after May 28. More than 170 employees lose their jobs. **Jobs affected**: 170 - [WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn) - Our coverage:[Why Clover Food Lab Is Closing All Its Locations in 2026](/blog/why-clover-food-lab-is-closing-all-its-locations-in-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.u73yc3rM.png)
2. May 28May 28Layoff #### [SentinelOne](/layoffs/sentinelone) Cuts 230 jobs SentinelOne told investors it would reduce its full-time workforce by about 8 percent as part of a restructuring that redirects spending toward AI, data and cloud. - Our coverage:[SentinelOne Cuts 8 Percent of Its Workforce in 2026 and What It Means for Cybersecurity Jobs](/blog/sentinelone-cuts-8-percent-workforce-2026-cybersecurity-jobs) - Our coverage:[The 2026 Tech Layoff Wave Is Not Over After SentinelOne and Wix Job Cuts](/blog/2026-tech-layoff-wave-not-over-sentinelone-wix-job-cuts) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.TIjEJaey.png)
3. May 28May 28Layoff #### [Wix](/layoffs/wix) Cuts 1,000 jobs Israel-based website builder Wix confirmed it is cutting roughly 1,000 jobs, about a fifth of its global workforce, citing a strong shekel and a shift to AI-native work. Development and design roles were reported as hardest hit. - Our coverage:[Wix Cuts 20 Percent of Its Workforce in 2026 AI Restructuring](/blog/wix-cuts-20-percent-workforce-2026-ai-restructuring) - Our coverage:[The 2026 Tech Layoff Wave Is Not Over After SentinelOne and Wix Job Cuts](/blog/2026-tech-layoff-wave-not-over-sentinelone-wix-job-cuts) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.3pc1f7Rl.png)
4. May 27May 27Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Falbertsons.com%2Fhome%2Ffavicons%2Falbertsons.ico) #### [Albertsons](/layoffs/albertsons) Cuts 295 jobs Albertsons confirmed it is laying off 295 employees from corporate and divisional support staff; store-level employees are not part of this cut. - Our coverage:[Albertsons Store Closures in 2026 and What They Mean for Grocery Workers](/blog/albertsons-store-closures-2026-grocery-workers)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.FDB1pTTz.png)
5. May 22May 22Store closureEvanston, IL, United States · Naperville, IL, United States · Schaumburg, IL, United States · Crystal Lake, IL, United States · Des Plaines, IL, United States · Buffalo Grove, IL, United States · Deerfield, IL, United States · Chicago, IL, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guzmanygomez.com.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2FGYGlogo1.png&sig=FeGpknDnndaEkNMs0WIBckp7kDi4Ii12bWeIk_rgNuo) #### [Guzman y Gomez](/layoffs/guzman-y-gomez) Closes 8 stores The Australian chain Guzman y Gomez closed all eight of its Chicago-area restaurants and exited the US market, citing weak sales momentum; former staff filed a WARN Act class action. **Jobs affected**: 500 - Our coverage:[Guzman y Gomez Closes US Stores in 2026 and What It Means for Restaurant Workers](/blog/guzman-y-gomez-closes-us-stores-2026-restaurant-workers)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.uwU1fmQW.png)
6. May 21May 21Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2F7%2Ffavicon.png&sig=H9A17w3lnBzeoWLiQQe0h8pbAs3II5xr_0L-nL4QcuA) #### [Bungie](/layoffs/bungie) Announces layoffs Bungie is reported to be preparing a significant round of layoffs as it ends Destiny 2 development, with the final content update on June 9. - Our coverage:[Sony Bungie Layoffs in 2026 and What the Destiny 2 Sunset Means for Game Industry Workers](/blog/sony-bungie-layoffs-destiny-2-sunset-2026) - Our coverage:[Bungie Ends Destiny 2 Development And Braces For A Third Layoff Wave](/blog/bungie-ends-destiny-2-development-third-layoff-wave-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/sony-bungie-destiny-2-sunset-2026-hero.png)
7. May 21May 21Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fclickup.com.ico&sig=pS3saxr7c7132xfj2TIFvJm2OVlabd0SBl9hMFkHRwI) #### [ClickUp](/layoffs/clickup) Cuts 290 jobs ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans announced in a memo that the company would cut roughly 22 percent of its workforce, framing the move as a shift to an AI-amplified organization with higher pay for remaining staff. - Our coverage:[What the ClickUp Layoffs Reveal About the Future of Work in 2026](/blog/clickup-layoffs-future-of-work-2026) - Our coverage:[Why Pre-ChatGPT Startups Now Face a Reckoning and Job Cuts](/blog/why-pre-chatgpt-startups-now-face-a-reckoning-and-job-cuts) - Our coverage:[What Happens When a Company Gets Too AI-Pilled?](/blog/what-happens-when-company-gets-too-ai-pilled)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.KnwRKNzT.png)
8. May 21May 21Layoff #### [Mackenzie Investments](/layoffs/mackenzie-investments) Announces layoffs Mackenzie Investments laid off a number of portfolio managers as part of a restructuring spanning investment management, technology and product, per Bloomberg. - Our coverage:[Mackenzie Investments Cuts Portfolio Manager Jobs in 2026 Cost Squeeze](/blog/mackenzie-investments-portfolio-manager-layoffs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/mackenzie-investments-portfolio-cuts-2026-hero.png)
9. May 21May 21Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwikimediafoundation.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F05%2Fcropped-wikimedia-logo_black-svg-2.png%3Fw%3D180&sig=7Jq9mp62hlgMUB3I4jWLp8zqecmxL10FIRzq2roRY4E) #### [Wikimedia Foundation](/layoffs/wikimedia-foundation) Cuts 6 jobs The Wikimedia Foundation disbanded its Community Tech team, laying off five engineers and a manager, after dismissing MediaWiki lead developer Brooke Vibber a week earlier. Volunteer editors responded with a solidarity petition and strike threats. - Our coverage:[Why Wikipedia Editors Are Threatening to Strike Over Layoffs in 2026](/blog/wikipedia-editors-threaten-strike-wikimedia-layoffs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.3Ed9uA7B.png)
10. May 20May 20LayoffReno, NV, United States · Woodland Hills, CA, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.intuitbenefits.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2Ffavicon_512x512.png&sig=7Y6io9SnPa5gSle99BsvipXf1q4Uhh5FHHo0bL1s52I) #### [Intuit](/layoffs/intuit) Cuts 3,000 jobs Intuit confirmed in a memo from CEO Sasan Goodarzi that it will lay off more than 3,000 employees, saying the move is meant to reduce complexity and refocus the company on AI products. - Our coverage:[Intuit Lays Off 3,000 Workers in 2026 as AI Speeds Up Job Cuts](/blog/intuit-layoffs-3000-workers-ai-2026) - Our coverage:[Intuit Cuts 3,000 Jobs in an AI Pivot, the 2026 Tech Layoff Playbook](/blog/intuit-3000-job-cuts-2026-tech-layoff-playbook) - Our coverage:[The 2026 Tech Layoff Wave Is Not Over After SentinelOne and Wix Job Cuts](/blog/2026-tech-layoff-wave-not-over-sentinelone-wix-job-cuts) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026) - Our coverage:[Why Tech Layoffs Surged 65% in 2026 and Where the Cuts Are Falling](/blog/tech-layoffs-surged-2026-where-cuts-falling) - Our coverage:[The Tech Layoffs Tracker, Where 2026 Job Cuts Stand Right Now](/blog/tech-layoffs-tracker-2026) - Our coverage:[Every 2026 Tech Layoff Companies Blamed on AI, A Running Tracker](/blog/2026-tech-layoffs-companies-cited-ai-tracker)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.zCcgMs4t.png)
11. May 19May 19LayoffNew Zealand #### [New Zealand Government](/layoffs/new-zealand-government) Cuts 8,700 jobs New Zealand's government announced it will eliminate about 8,700 public service roles by mid-2029, capping the core workforce at 55,000 FTE and targeting NZ$2.4 billion in savings through mergers, attrition, voluntary exits and AI. - Our coverage:[New Zealand Will Cut 8,700 Public Service Jobs by 2029 to Bank \$2.4 Billion](/blog/new-zealand-public-service-cuts-8700-jobs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.HaVnYrxE.png)
12. May 19May 19Layoff #### [Standard Chartered](/layoffs/standard-chartered) Cuts 7,800 jobs Standard Chartered announced at its investor day that it will eliminate about 7,800 corporate-function roles by 2030 as AI replaces work in HR, risk and compliance. - Our coverage:[Standard Chartered to Cut Thousands of Jobs in 2026 AI Push](/blog/standard-chartered-thousands-job-cuts-2026-ai-push) - Our coverage:[Bank CEO Forced to Apologize After Calling Staff Lower Value Human Capital in 2026](/blog/bank-ceo-apology-lower-value-human-capital-2026) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.Z3VIp0op.png)
13. May 17May 17Store closureFL, United States · MI, United States · CA, United States · WA, United States #### [West Marine](/layoffs/west-marine) Closes 59 stores West Marine said in Chapter 11 court filings that it will close 59 stores across 23 states while continuing to operate the rest of the chain. Liquidation sales run by Hilco are expected to last about four months. - Our coverage:[West Marine 2026 Bankruptcy — Store Closures Put Retail Workers Back on the Layoff Map](/blog/west-marine-bankruptcy-2026-retail-layoffs) - Our coverage:[Retail Jobs in the Spotlight as West Marine Winds Down Stores Across 23 States](/blog/retail-jobs-spotlight-west-marine-winds-down-stores-23-states)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.MsfsJRfV.png)
14. May 15May 15Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fpwa-icon.png&sig=GSljAdN7N_X-roV9jGTJzXVmB8OU32VqSBKdAp8KJ9Y) #### [Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks) Cuts 300 jobs Starbucks is cutting 300 corporate jobs in marketing, human resources and supply chain and closing several regional support offices as part of a restructuring. Store baristas and managers are not affected. - Our coverage:[Starbucks Layoffs 2026: 300 Corporate Jobs Cut as Coffee Giant Restructures](/blog/starbucks-layoffs-2026-300-corporate-jobs-cut)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.R1feutDw.png)
15. May 14May 14Store closureUnited States![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsubway.com%26sz%3D128) #### [Subway](/layoffs/subway) Closes 725 stores Subway confirmed it closed more than 725 U.S. locations during 2025 while planning about 100 new openings in 2026. - Our coverage:[Subway Closures 2026: 725+ U.S. Locations Shut—What It Means for Restaurant Workers](/blog/subway-closures-2026-725-us-locations-restaurant-workers)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.BTFKocAa.png)
16. May 13May 13Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcisco.com%26sz%3D128) #### [Cisco](/layoffs/cisco) Cuts 4,000 jobs Cisco announced alongside fiscal third-quarter earnings that it would eliminate almost 4000 roles, while raising its AI orders outlook. - Our coverage:[Why Wall Street Cheered Cisco's Layoffs While 4000 Workers Packed Boxes](/blog/wall-street-cheered-cisco-layoffs-4000-workers-packed-boxes) - Our coverage:[Why Tech Layoffs Surged 65% in 2026 and Where the Cuts Are Falling](/blog/tech-layoffs-surged-2026-where-cuts-falling) - Our coverage:[Every 2026 Tech Layoff Companies Blamed on AI, A Running Tracker](/blog/2026-tech-layoffs-companies-cited-ai-tracker)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.4qkUn96V.png)
17. May 13May 13Store closureWhittier, CA, United States · City of Industry, CA, United States · Merced, CA, United States · Hanford, CA, United States · FL, United States · IL, United States · IA, United States · LA, United States · GA, United States · NE, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fiveguys.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Flogo-five-guys-square.svg&sig=nZHLXCxG_Ubu85oiMJiYOwEav4kItgracHChXn0rDgU) #### [Five Guys](/layoffs/five-guys) Closes 14 stores Five Guys is closing at least 14 restaurants across seven states in 2026, citing financial hardship and rising costs. Four California closures carry WARN notices covering 55 workers. **Jobs affected**: 55 - Our coverage:[Five Guys Closures 2026: Where Workers Are Losing Jobs](/blog/five-guys-store-closures-doomed-locations-workers-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.ZsmEE6FQ.png)
18. May 13May 13Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.linkedin.com%26sz%3D128) #### [LinkedIn](/layoffs/linkedin) Cuts 875 jobs Microsoft-owned LinkedIn told employees it is cutting about 5% of its workforce, roughly 875 of more than 17,500 staff, to flatten its organization. Engineering, product, marketing and sales are reported to be affected. - Our coverage:[LinkedIn Cuts 875 Jobs in May 2026 — Revenue Still Grew 12%](/blog/linkedin-layoffs-microsoft-cuts-5-percent-workforce-2026) - Our coverage:[LinkedIn Layoffs 2026: Why the Real Story Is the Talent Pipeline, Not the Headcount](/blog/linkedin-layoffs-2026-talent-pipeline-real-story) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.7a5K0AnU.png)
19. May 12May 12Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=eLuakTAEhj3Q_w9vYzrmgCUGwlO1ULqc01JFgqFUa5A) #### [Walmart](/layoffs/walmart) Cuts 1,000 jobs Walmart told staff in an internal memo it is consolidating product, design and digital technology functions, affecting about 1,000 corporate roles through eliminations or relocations. Employees may apply for open internal roles or relocate. - Our coverage:[Walmart Cuts 1,000 Tech Jobs in 2026, Skips the AI Blame](/blog/walmart-layoffs-1000-corporate-roles-cut-ai-not-cited-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.BFxa57ws.png)
20. May 11May 11LayoffSwitzerland #### [Breitling](/layoffs/breitling) Announces layoffs Breitling is cutting jobs at its Swiss watchmaking business after a strong Swiss franc and a weaker luxury market hurt results; no final figure has been disclosed. - Our coverage:[Breitling Job Cuts Land as a Strong Swiss Franc and a Cooling Luxury Market Squeeze the Watchmaker](/blog/breitling-job-cuts-swiss-franc-luxury-slump-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/watch-1.png)
21. May 11May 11LayoffCerreto d'Esi, Italy #### [Electrolux](/layoffs/electrolux) Cuts 1,450 jobs Electrolux told Italian unions in May 2026 it planned about 1,700 redundancies and the closure of its Cerreto d'Esi range hood plant; the plan was later reduced to 1,450 redundancies with the closure maintained. - Our coverage:[Italian Unions Call a Strike as Electrolux Holds to a Plant Closure and 1,450 Job Cuts](/blog/electrolux-italy-strike-job-cuts-plant-closure)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/10212.jpg)
22. May 11May 11LayoffAustin, TX, United States · Warren, MI, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.gm.com.ico&sig=wjJBbu24GXArrWEjFTSDrXLILv28U4S_ZD5jYo61dls) #### [General Motors](/layoffs/general-motors) Announces layoffs GM began cutting salaried IT workers on May 11, 2026 as part of what it called a transformation of its IT organization, with plans to rehire for AI-focused skills. - Our coverage:[GM Cuts 600 IT Jobs to Bet on AI Engineers in Austin and Warren](/blog/gm-layoffs-it-workers-ai-2026) - Our coverage:[Is Your IT Job Safe at an Automaker in 2026? GM's 600-Person Answer](/blog/is-your-it-job-safe-automaker-2026-gm-600-person-answer)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/building-23.png)
23. May 11May 11Layoff #### [GitLab](/layoffs/gitlab) Cuts 350 jobs GitLab's board approved a restructuring that cuts about 14 percent of staff and exits 22 countries as the company refocuses on AI-driven development. - Our coverage:[GitLab Announces Layoffs Amid Country Exit Strategy](/blog/gitlab-layoffs-may-2026) - Our coverage:[GitLab Lays Off 350 Workers and Exits 22 Countries in 2026 AI Pivot](/blog/gitlab-lays-off-350-workers-exits-22-countries-2026-ai-pivot) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026) - Our coverage:[Every 2026 Tech Layoff Companies Blamed on AI, A Running Tracker](/blog/2026-tech-layoffs-companies-cited-ai-tracker)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/worldmap.png)
24. May 7May 7LayoffSingapore, Singapore![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) #### [Amazon](/layoffs/amazon) Announces layoffs Amazon is cutting a small number of roles in Singapore while phasing out local fulfillment and the Amazon Fresh grocery service. Prime and the marketplace continue. - Our coverage:[Amazon Just Quit Singapore Groceries After 9 Years: What APAC Tech Workers Should Do Next](/blog/amazon-singapore-layoffs-grocery-fresh-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/truck-5.png)
25. May 7May 7Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcloudflare.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=a8qHNk1xKZ58ahD3mGO4aHmXBf8Rd4LWWBRnBVEt4ow) #### [Cloudflare](/layoffs/cloudflare) Cuts 1,100 jobs Cloudflare announced it is eliminating 1100 roles worldwide, about a fifth of staff, as it restructures around agentic AI. - Our coverage:[Cloudflare Layoffs 2026: 1,100 Workers Cut as Company Pivots to AI-First Model](/blog/cloudflare-layoffs-2026) - Our coverage:[The 6.1 Million Workers AI Is Coming for First Are 86 Percent Women — Inside Brookings' Sharpest Warning Yet](/blog/ai-clerical-jobs-women-brookings-2026) - Our coverage:[IT Unemployment Hits 3.8% in April 2026: Tech's Sharpest Spike Since the Pandemic — and Where Jobs Are Still Open](/blog/it-unemployment-3-8-percent-tech-pandemic-high-2026) - Our coverage:[Cloudflare Cuts 20 Percent of Its Workforce in 2026 as AI Targets Measurer Jobs First](/blog/cloudflare-20-percent-layoffs-2026-ai-measurers-prince) - Our coverage:[The 2026 Tech Layoff Wave Is Not Over After SentinelOne and Wix Job Cuts](/blog/2026-tech-layoff-wave-not-over-sentinelone-wix-job-cuts) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026) - Our coverage:[The Tech Layoffs Tracker, Where 2026 Job Cuts Stand Right Now](/blog/tech-layoffs-tracker-2026) - Our coverage:[Every 2026 Tech Layoff Companies Blamed on AI, A Running Tracker](/blog/2026-tech-layoffs-companies-cited-ai-tracker) - Our coverage:[Tech Was Behind Nearly a Third of Every US Layoff in the First Half of 2026](/blog/tech-nearly-third-us-layoffs-first-half-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/OFFICE-1.png)
26. May 7May 7LayoffCologne, Germany![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeepl.com%2Fapple-icon%3Ffb6f62776db8f84a&sig=qN4yPe9YOZsVgIQOm-J3ZAjZYhhEQanpQoFZHmbcGyY) #### [DeepL](/layoffs/deepl) Cuts 250 jobs DeepL told staff it plans to cut about a quarter of its workforce, roughly 250 jobs, mostly at its German headquarters, to run with fewer layers. - Our coverage:[DeepL Layoffs 2026: 250 Jobs Gone as Europe's AI Translation Star Bets on Smaller Teams](/blog/deepl-cuts-25-percent-workforce-ai-adoption)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/emptydesk.png)
27. May 7May 7Layoff #### [Spirit AeroSystems](/layoffs/spirit-aerosystems) Cuts 17,000 jobs Spirit AeroSystems is carrying out a 17,000-person reduction tied to its reabsorption into Boeing. - Our coverage:[Tech Layoffs Hit 85,000 in 2026 While Every Other Sector Hires: Where to Pivot Now](/blog/us-tech-sector-layoffs-mounting-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/techworker-1.png)
28. May 7May 7LayoffSeattle, WA, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fpwa-icon.png&sig=GSljAdN7N_X-roV9jGTJzXVmB8OU32VqSBKdAp8KJ9Y) #### [Starbucks](/layoffs/starbucks) Cuts 61 jobs Starbucks is eliminating 61 technology roles at its Seattle Support Center as part of a department reorganization, per a state WARN filing. Roles are not being relocated to Nashville. - Our coverage:[Starbucks Joins Big Tech Layoff Wave: 61 Seattle Jobs Cut 2026](/blog/starbucks-cuts-61-technology-jobs-seattle-headquarters-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kai.dXjdW9DM.png)
29. May 5May 5Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoinbase.com%2Fimg%2Ffavicon%2Ffavicon-512.png&sig=isSTu3t2PdW-QDic0xX3iiAh152N9reakwUzjkQ9fZs) #### [Coinbase](/layoffs/coinbase) Cuts 700 jobs Coinbase announced it is cutting roughly 700 jobs, about 14 percent of its global staff, in an AI-oriented restructuring that flattens management layers. - Our coverage:[Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs in AI Pivot: What the Layoff Means for Crypto Workers in 2026](/blog/coinbase-700-layoffs-ai-pivot-2026) - Our coverage:[PayPal & Coinbase Layoffs 2026: AI Cuts Reach Fintech as Hundreds Lose Jobs](/blog/paypal-coinbase-layoffs-2026-ai-fintech-cuts) - Our coverage:[When CEOs Say "AI Is Changing How We Work," They Really Mean Layoffs: A 2026 Decoder](/blog/ai-layoffs-corporate-euphemism-decoder-2026) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026) - Our coverage:[Every 2026 Tech Layoff Companies Blamed on AI, A Running Tracker](/blog/2026-tech-layoffs-companies-cited-ai-tracker)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/office-112.png)
30. May 5May 5Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreshworks.com%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=QoZ6tEUho-b6rqUuEvra0Mbrcrg00gQrkBtAu0m6kFU) #### [Freshworks](/layoffs/freshworks) Cuts 500 jobs Freshworks announced with its Q1 2026 results that it will cut about 11 percent of its global workforce, roughly 500 people, across sales, management layers and routine engineering and support. - Our coverage:[Freshworks Just Cut 11% of Staff and Said AI Writes Half Its Code: What It Means for Tech Workers in 2026](/blog/freshworks-500-layoffs-ai-writes-half-code-tech-workers-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/layoff-13.png)
31. May 2May 2LayoffFort Lauderdale, FL, United States · Detroit, MI, United States · Las Vegas, NV, United States · Orlando, FL, United States · Atlantic City, NJ, United States · Dania Beach, FL, United States · Miami, FL, United States · MI, United States #### [Spirit Airlines](/layoffs/spirit-airlines) Cuts 17,000 jobs Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026 after a proposed rescue package collapsed during its second bankruptcy, leaving about 17,000 direct and indirect workers without jobs. - Our coverage:[17000 Spirit Airlines Workers Lose Jobs Overnight: Where to Apply Next](/blog/spirit-airlines-shutdown-17000-jobs-avelo-hiring) - Our coverage:[Avelo Airlines Opens Hiring Pipeline for 14,000 Displaced Spirit Workers — McKinney Hiring Day May 9](/blog/avelo-airlines-hiring-spirit-airlines-displaced-workers-2026) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce: April 2026 — The Great Hunkering Down](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-april-2026) - Our coverage:[Florida Lands a $5.6 Million Federal Retraining Grant for Spirit Airlines Workers](/blog/spirit-airlines-5-6-million-dislocated-worker-grant) - Our coverage:[Michigan Cut 1,677 Jobs in One Quarter as Fuel Costs and the EV Slump Bite](/blog/michigan-1677-job-cuts-fuel-costs-ev-slump)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/airport-4.png)
32. May 1May 1Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypalobjects.com%2Fmarketing%2Fweb%2Ficons%2Fmonogram%2Fpp258.png&sig=EMpPAawptElGS9mWtVblyD6h08qeR9VeI6PJ4nQl_OQ) #### [PayPal](/layoffs/paypal) Cuts 4,760 jobs PayPal disclosed in an SEC filing that it will eliminate roughly 4,760 roles under an AI-native operating model. - Our coverage:[PayPal & Coinbase Layoffs 2026: AI Cuts Reach Fintech as Hundreds Lose Jobs](/blog/paypal-coinbase-layoffs-2026-ai-fintech-cuts) - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026) - Our coverage:[Every 2026 Tech Layoff Companies Blamed on AI, A Running Tracker](/blog/2026-tech-layoffs-companies-cited-ai-tracker) - Our coverage:[Stripe Launches a 53 Billion Dollar Bid for PayPal and Fintech Workers Are Watching](/blog/stripe-paypal-53-billion-bid-fintech-jobs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/employeeworking-1.png)
33. May 1May 1Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fupwork.com%2Ffavicon.ico) #### [Upwork](/layoffs/upwork) Announces layoffs Upwork cut roughly a quarter of its staff. - Our coverage:[State of the Workforce May 2026 — 7.6 Million Open Doors and Nobody Walking Through](/blog/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/state-of-the-workforce-may-2026-hero.png)

## How this report is built

What counts, how jobs are counted, and the as-of date

### What counts

Every published Layoffs Tracker announcement dated in May 2026: layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates. Each row is one announcement by one company, dated the day the company or a filing first made it public, not the day the cuts take effect. Months follow UTC dates.

### How jobs are counted

Jobs affected is counted only when a source states a number. We never estimate one, so every total on this page is a floor: announcements without a stated number are left out of the sum, not counted as zero.

### As-of date

Figures are as of November 2, 2026, and the newest change to a May 2026 announcement was on October 2, 2026. Announcements verified later can still be added to this month.

An edition needs at least 5 published announcements before it is listed for search engines.

### Data

Every row, all months, is in the [CSV](/layoffs/data.csv) and [JSON](/layoffs/data.json) downloads. Filter on the announcement date to rebuild this report. The [tracker methodology](/layoffs#methodology) covers sources and how to cite.

## Data and archives

Free to reuse with attribution to Metaintro

Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number.

[Download the dataCSV](/layoffs/data.csv)[Download the dataJSON](/layoffs/data.json)
Jobs affected are counted only when a source states a number; “Not stated” means none was disclosed. [Methodology, sources and how to cite](/layoffs#methodology)

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