February in Italy this year means Carnival, Milan Fashion Week, the Winter Olympics – and of course, more transport strikes.
These are the strikes currently set to impact travel across Italy in February 2026, from Milan to Bari.
This calendar will be updated throughout the month with any changes.
Catania public transport strike – February 12th
Staff of public transport operator AMTS in Catania, eastern Sicily, have declared a four-hour strike from 2pm to 6pm on Thursday, February 12th.
Bus lines, including the Alibus shuttle to the city's airport, are expected to be affected.
Local public transport strikes – February 13th
Drivers working for Bolzano's public transport operator SASA as well as those working for GTM in Termoli, Molise, have announced a 24-hour strike on Friday, February 13th.
On the same day, staff of transport provider Arriva in Udine plan to walk out from 3pm until midnight.
Airlines and airports strike – February 16th – CANCELLED
This strike has been called off, according to Italy's strike commission's online calendar. The walkout has been moved to Thursday, February 26th.
Passengers flying with Italy's national carrier ITA Airways or budget airlines Vueling and EasyJet should prepare for journey disruption on Monday, February 16th, as staff have declared a 24-hour strike on this date.
The ITA Airways walkout is set to involve flight and cabin crew as well as ground staff, while the Vueling protest involves flight attendants.
Staff of Airport Handling, which provides ground services at Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa airports, and of Alha, the main cargo handling provider at Malpensa, have also announced a 24-hour strike on February 16th that could lead to cancellations or delays.
Airport staff strike in Brescia – February 16th
Ground staff at the Brescia Montichiari Airport in Lombardy are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, potentially impacting Olympic Games travellers.
Genoa public transport strike – February 16th
Drivers working for Genoa's public transport operator AMT are planning a 4-hour strike on Monday, February 16th. The strike will impact transport from 11.30am to 3.30pm.
Bolzano public transport strike – February 25th
Drivers working for Bolzano's public transport operator SASA are planning a second 24-hour strike this month for Wednesday, February 25th.
Airlines and airports strike – February 26th
EasyJet and ITA Airways will be on strike for 24 hours on February 26th. Vueling has reduced its walkout to only four hours in the afternoon – between 1pm and 5pm.
Airport staff nationwide will be on strike for 24 hours on this date (excluding the Venice and Treviso airports).
These walkouts were originally planned for February 16th but were moved due to scheduling conflicts with the Winter Olympic Games.
Nationwide railway workers strike – February 27th-28th
Employees of Italy's national rail company FS Group – which includes Trenitalia – have called a 24-hour walkout from Friday, February 27th to Saturday, February 28th.
The strike is set to begin at 9pm on Friday evening and end at 9pm on Saturday.
How bad are strikes in Italy?
Transport strikes are frequent in Italy, but not all of them result in disruption for passengers.
The level of disruption caused depends on the number of workers who decide to take part, and it's usually difficult to tell how bad things could be in advance.
Nationwide protests backed by one or more major trade unions tend to have a bigger impact.
EXPLAINED: How you can travel in Italy when there's a transport strike
Even in the case of highly disruptive strikes, transport companies are legally required to ensure some essential services run at peak times.
Most strikes in Italy are planned and announced well in advance, with the transport ministry listing them on an online calendar.
This usually gives travellers some time to change their plans where possible.
What to do if your flight is cancelled
If you're flying to, from or within the EU, you have the right to either a refund or rebooking, and the airline must always offer you the choice.
If you're booked onto a later flight and have to wait more than two hours, you're entitled to assistance, including food and drink.
READ ALSO: What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?
And in the case of cancellations at short notice, you may also be able to claim compensation. Find full details HERE.
What to do if your train is cancelled
If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are given the option to travel on an equivalent service or ask for a full refund.
Private long-distance operator Italo and state-owned Trenitalia issue refunds automatically within 30 days of the cancelled trip. Find full details HERE.
Keep up with the latest updates in The Local’s strike news section.
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