In 2026, tech layoffs are accelerating as AI-driven restructuring, economic uncertainty, inflation, higher interest rates, chip shortages, and rising energy costs push firms to cut costs; 2025 data show substantial cuts providing context.

From April to June 2026, major players announce bold restructurings: Oracle signals up to 30,000 global cuts, Atlassian trims about 1,600 roles tied to AI and enterprise focus, and Salesforce reduces around 1,000 positions in a February-to-2026 window.

July 2026 brings a 20% workforce reduction at Monday.com as it shifts toward an AI-driven, flatter organizational structure.

In July 2026, Microsoft announces about 4,800 layoffs, concentrating on sales and Xbox teams while accelerating investment in AI infrastructure and embedded engineering.

The layoffs roster for 2026 is presented as a regularly updated list, with links to primary reporting for each event.

January 2026 sees notable planned cuts at Ericsson (about 1,600 in Sweden) and Meta’s Reality Labs (around 10%), reflecting broader industry downsizing beyond headline tech giants.

By early 2026, total layoffs exceed 45,000 globally by March, with the U.S. accounting for a majority despite strong revenue growth at many firms.

Meta announces an 8,000-job reduction in May 2026, targeting engineering and product teams to push AI-driven efficiency.

Oracle scales up restructuring costs and starts a new layoff wave in September 2026, signaling substantial financial impact on its workforce."

May 2026 sees notable cuts at Cisco (nearly 4,000) and Cloudflare (about 1,100) amid AI-focused restructuring.

Context figures: 2025 tech layoffs surpassed 244,000 globally, with 123,941 laid off across 269 companies, underscoring a sustained downturn.