The phrase "a day of protest" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a specific day designated for protests or demonstrations, often related to social or political issues.
Example: "The community organized a day of protest to raise awareness about climate change and demand action from local leaders."
Alternatives: "a day of demonstration" or "a day of activism".
On Nov. 9, UC Berkeley students launched Occupy Cal with a day of protest that saw 39 protesters get arrested and multiple videos surface on YouTube of campus police beating students.
Organisers are hoping to turn the annual event into a day of protest.
It's more a day of mourning than a day of protest".
Students at Clinton staged a day of protest over the detectors this fall, and continue to demand their removal.
26 January has been a day of protest and mourning since being declared so by William Cooper in 1938.
The protest movement continued to gather momentum in August and September, with more than 400,000 people reportedly taking part in a day of protest on September 3.
Gay protests target Sochi games Jump to media player Gay rights activists across the world are holding a day of protests against the Russian government, just two days before the Winter Olympics begin in the southern resort of Sochi.
Dozens of Occupy protesters have been arrested in Washington DC following a day of protests in the capital, while in Boston demonstrators face potential eviction after a judge ruled against their bid to remain in their Dewey Square encampment.
Friday has become a day of protests in Syria and across the rebellious Arab world.
Low wages were the reason that Jackson, Davunt and others joined the OUR Walmart movement, which is planning a day of protests against Walmart on Black Friday.
Midday: Students hold a rally at Trafalgar Square as part of a day of protests and sit-ins about the tuition fees increase.
