Transport strikes in Italy

And so there is a transport strike in Italy... most Italians would comment: "Where is the news?".  Strikes have nowadays become part of our culture and way of life.  Not that Italians are happy with strikes but, as with most other things "ci arrangiamo" (we do the best we can).

For you, as a traveler to Italy, it might be important to be aware of any transportation limitations that might affect your trip.  We will post to this web page any strike information that we have.  Bookmark this page and visit it often... if you are getting ready for Italy you must learn how "arrangiarti"!

Note:  the fact that a number of workers are on strike does not mean that you are necessarily grounded. Call the reservation office where you bought the tickets to obtain detailed information. Often only workers from a specific labor union within a company will go on strike, and thus you might not be affected at all. Crazy Italians, huh?

October 23, 2026, Ferrovie Sud Est Local Public Transport Strike in Bari Where in Italy: Bari, Puglia Sector: local public transport. 4 hours, 7:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Ferrovie Sud Est operating staff and operations management personnel in Bari are scheduled to strike. Local bus services may be reduced or disrupted during the evening period.

October 27, 2026, GSA Highway Fire-Safety Monitoring Strike on the A1 Where in Italy: A1 motorway, between Incisa and Sasso Marconi Sector: road transport and safety. 4 hours: first shift, 8:00 a.m. to noon; second shift, 8:00 p.m. to midnight GSA staff responsible for fire-safety monitoring on the A1 between Incisa and Sasso Marconi are scheduled to strike. This may affect monitoring and related safety services on the specified motorway section; the notice describes the action as interregional.

October 28, 2026, Air Campania Local Public Transport Strike in Naples Where in Italy: Naples, Campania Sector: local public transport. 8 hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Air Campania staff in Naples are scheduled to strike. Bus services may be reduced or disrupted during the stated daytime hours.

October 28, 2026, Trenitalia Customer Operations Strike in Emilia-Romagna Where in Italy: Emilia-Romagna, including Bologna, Reggio Emilia, and Rimini Sector: railway. 24 hours, 9:00 p.m. on October 28 to 9:00 p.m. on October 29 Trenitalia Customer Operations staff at the Bologna, Reggio Emilia Storica, Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, and Rimini locations are scheduled to strike. Customer-facing rail services may be affected across the region during the strike period.

October 30, 2026, Nationwide General Strike Affecting Transport Services Where in Italy: Nationwide Sector: multi-sectoral transport. All day; railways from 9:00 p.m. on October 29 to 8:59 p.m. on October 30; motorways from 10:00 p.m. on October 29; local public transport times set locally; taxi services from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Several general strikes are scheduled nationwide, including actions that explicitly cover transport. Rail, local public transport, motorway, taxi, and airport-related services may be affected, with local public transport arrangements varying by area. A separate regional action also involves Toscana Aeroporti, GH Toscana, and Consulta staff at Pisa and Florence airports, which may add disruption at those airports. The extent of service changes may vary.

November 6, 2026, ENAV Strike at Bari Airport Where in Italy: Bari, Puglia Sector: air transport. 4 hours, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ENAV staff at Bari Airport are scheduled to strike. Air traffic management services may be affected during the four-hour period, potentially leading to changes to some flights.

November 9, 2026, RFI Maintenance and Engineering Strike in Verona Where in Italy: Verona, Veneto Sector: railway. 8 hours, 9:01 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. RFI maintenance and engineering staff in the Verona Southern Territorial Unit are scheduled to strike. Rail services in and around Verona may experience disruption during the stated hours.

November 13, 2026, ATVO Local Public Transport Strike in Venice Where in Italy: Venice area, Veneto Sector: local public transport. 24 hours; specific service arrangements may vary ATVO staff in the Venice area are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Bus services may be reduced or disrupted; the notice does not specify detailed service windows.

November 13, 2026, ATM Group Local Public Transport Strike in Milan Where in Italy: Milan, Lombardy Sector: local public transport. 24 hours; various service arrangements ATM Group staff in Milan are scheduled to strike. Local public transport services may be reduced or disrupted, with operating arrangements varying through the day.

November 14, 2026, AMTAB Local Public Transport Strike in Bari Where in Italy: Bari, Puglia Sector: local public transport. 24 hours, midnight to midnight AMTAB staff in Bari are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Bus services may be reduced or disrupted during the day.

November 16, 2026, ANM Local Public Transport Strike in Naples Where in Italy: Naples, Campania Sector: local public transport. 4 hours, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ANM staff in Naples are scheduled to strike. Local public transport services may be reduced or disrupted during the four-hour period.

November 20, 2026, Nationwide Railway and Local Public Transport Strike Where in Italy: Nationwide Sector: railway and local public transport. Railway services: 23 hours, 9:00 p.m. on November 20 to 8:00 p.m. on November 21; local public transport: the full working shift on November 21 A nationwide action is scheduled for staff at railway companies, with the notice also specifying local public transport action on November 21. Passenger rail services may be affected from the evening of November 20, and local transport may be disrupted during the specified working shifts. The notice also mentions rail freight, which is not included here.

November 20, 2026, Nationwide General Strike Affecting Transport Services Where in Italy: Nationwide Sector: multi-sectoral transport. All working day A nationwide general strike is scheduled across public and private sectors, including contracted and supporting services. Transport services may be affected, though the notice does not specify individual transport modes or service hours.

November 21, 2026, Nationwide ENAV Strike Where in Italy: Nationwide Sector: air transport. 4 hours, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ENAV staff are scheduled to strike nationwide. Air traffic management services may be affected during the four-hour period, potentially leading to changes to some flights.

November 22, 2026, ENAV Strike at Milan Malpensa Airport Where in Italy: Milan Malpensa Airport, Lombardy Sector: air transport. 24 hours, 12:01 a.m. to midnight ENAV staff at Milan Malpensa Airport are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Air traffic management services may be affected, potentially leading to changes to some flights.

November 22, 2026, Sicuritalia IVRI Security Staff Strike at Venice Marco Polo Airport Where in Italy: Venice Marco Polo Airport, Veneto Sector: airport security services. 24 hours, midnight to 11:59 p.m. Sicuritalia IVRI staff at Venice Marco Polo Airport are scheduled to strike. Airport security services may be affected during the day, with possible delays for passengers.

December 4, 2026, Nationwide General Strike Affecting Transport Services Where in Italy: Nationwide Sector: multi-sectoral transport. All day; railways from 9:00 p.m. on December 3 to 9:00 p.m. on December 4; motorways from 10:00 p.m. on December 3 to 10:00 p.m. on December 4; local public transport arrangements set locally; airport service arrangements not specified A nationwide general strike is scheduled across public and private sectors, with transport actions specified for railways, motorways, local public transport, and airport services. Services may be reduced or disrupted, and local public transport arrangements will vary by area. Airport strike times were not provided in the notice.

December 14, 2026, Aviation Services Strike at Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports Where in Italy: Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports, Lazio Sector: airport services. 24 hours, midnight to midnight Aviation Services staff at Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are scheduled to strike. Airport services handled by the company may be affected, potentially causing delays for passengers.

December 15, 2026, ENAV Strike at Bologna Airport Where in Italy: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Sector: air transport. 24 hours, midnight to midnight ENAV staff at Bologna Airport are scheduled to strike for 24 hours. Air traffic management services may be affected, potentially leading to changes to some flights.

January 15, 2027, Nationwide ENAV and Techno Sky Strikes Where in Italy: Nationwide Sector: air transport. 24 hours ENAV and Techno Sky staff are scheduled to strike nationwide for 24 hours. Air traffic management and related technical services may be affected, potentially leading to changes to some flights.