Oklahoma to Honor Fallen Workers at Memorial Vigil
Multiple safety organizations alongside the Oklahoma Department of Labor will host an annual event to remember those lost in workplace incidents in 2025.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Apr 03, 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Labor and several state organizations will host the 2026 Oklahoma Workers’ Memorial Day Vigil on April 21 at the OKANA Resort & Conference Center.
The annual ceremony honors Oklahomans who died from work-related injuries or illnesses. This year’s program specifically recognizes workers lost between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2025.
Workers’ Memorial Day is observed nationally to reflect on workplace fatalities and emphasize the necessity of occupational health and safety standards. According to federal data, more than 5,000 workers die on the job across the United States each year.
The vigil is open to the public and brings together families, colleagues and safety professionals. The event includes a program dedicated to those who have passed and a call to action for the prevention of future workplace tragedies.
The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. in the Sunset Room of the OKANA Resort, located at 639 First Americans Blvd.
The event is held in partnership with the Oklahoma AFL-CIO, the Oklahoma Safety Council, the American Society of Safety Professionals and several other regional safety and labor organizations.
About the Author
Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of OHSOnline.com.