Strikes are usually declared well in advance in Italy as they must be reported to the transport ministry, but the calendar is subject to change.
Here are the transport strikes announced so far for June 2026.
Sardinia train and Vicenza bus strikes – June 1st
Trenitalia railway staff has announced a walk out specifically affecting travellers in Sardinia on June 1st from 9am to 5pm.
In the northern region of Veneto, staff of bus operator Svt in Vicenza will also go on strike on Monday afternoon. The strike will impact bus schedules in the afternoon and evening hours – from 3.45pm to 7.45pm.
Public transport strikes in several cities – June 8th
Monday, June 8th is set to be a day with transport interruptions in cities across the country.
In Emilia-Romagna, the cities of Reggio Emilia, Modena and Piacenza will face a 24-hour blackout of bus services operated by the provincial operator, Seta.
Public transport in Catania, Sicily will also be out of operation for the entirety of June 8th, as local service Amts has announced a workers' strike.
Transport workers in the harbour city of Messina will also be on strike, from 4pm to midnight on Monday.
Walkouts are also expected of Ataf staff – the bus operator in in Foggia, Puglia – on Monday morning, from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
National train blackout – June 11th
A nationwide strike by staff at Italy's major rail operators is expected on Thursday, June 11th.
Unions have called for all railway employees, including of local transport lines, to strike from 3am on June 11th to 2am on June 12th.
Trenitalia staff have joined the movement, though their strike window is limited to 9am to 5pm on Thursday.
Only two local operators have so far confirmed they plan to join the walkout.
Staff of Amat in Palermo – operating buses and trams – confirmed a walk out from 11am to 3pm.
Staff of BluJet, which runs passenger ferries between Messina and mainland Italy, will strike for most of the following day, Friday June 12th. The strike will begin at 9pm on June 11th and end 24 hours later, with guaranteed services on Friday from 6am to 9am and from 6pm and 9pm.
Potenza public transport strike – June 12th
Staff of public bus operator Miccolis in Potenza, Basilicata, have announced a 24-hour strike on Friday, June 12th. Bus services are guaranteed from 7am to 10am and from noon to 3pm.
Air travel disruptions – June 13th
There may be some delays and disruptions for passengers flying in or out of a few Italian airports on Saturday, June 13th. While a full-fledged airline strike hasn't been announced, some service providers on the ground have said they'd be walking out.
The most crucial are staff of Enav, Italy's air traffic control, whose team in Verona will be on strike for essentially the entire day (from 6am to midnight), and airport staff at Cagliari-Elmas Airport, who will be on strike for the same timeframe. The latter oversees almost all of the southern Sardinian airport's operations, from security to ground handling.
Public transport strike in Florence – June 14th
Staff of Gest and Autolinee Toscane (AT), which operate a number of trams and buses in Florence’s metropolitan area, are planning a 24-hour walkout on Sunday, June 14th.
Trams operated by Gest will have guaranteed services for commuters – from 6.30am to 9.30am and from 5pm to 8pm. Buses operated by AT have a different guaranteed operating schedule: in the early morning (4.15am to 8.15am) and during lunchtime (12.30pm to 2.30pm).
Udine public transport strike – June 19th
Staff of transport provider Arriva in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, will strike for 24 hours on Friday, June 19th. Limited services will operate in the morning, from 6am to 9am, and in the early afternoon, from 12pm to 3pm.
Lecce public transport strike – June 22nd
Buses and trolleys in Puglia's town of Lecce will come to a halt for three hours on the morning of Monday, June 22nd. Staff of Lecce's public transport operator Sgm plan to strike from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Verona railway strike – June 23rd
A walkout by staff of rail network operator RFI will take place in Verona from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday, June 23rd.
Public transport strikes in Milan metro area – June 26th
Several places in Lombardy are set to be impacted by transport strikes on Friday, June 26th.
Transportation in Milan provided by Atm and in nearby Trezzo provided by Net will be disrupted from 8.45am to 3pm and from 6pm until the end of service.
Bus services, also operated by Net, in the city of Monza to the northeast of Milan will be suspended from 9am to around noon and from about 3pm until the end of the day.
Passengers using the Como-Brunate funicular railway that connects the lake city of Como to the town of Brunate also face cancellations and delays from 8.30am to 4.30pm and from 7.30pm until the end of the day.
Railway strike in Piedmont – June 26th
A walkout by staff of Trenitalia in Piedmont has been scheduled from 9am to 5pm on Friday, June 26th.
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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