General strike across Italy, 20 November 2026

When
Friday, 20 November 2026hours: see the official wording below
Status
Scheduled: starts Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 21:00No cancellation in the MIT data (checked on 5 November 2026 at 23:37) · check on the official MIT portal (in Italian).
What is affected
General strikeGeneral strike: all transport and other public services may stop, except during the guaranteed hours.
Who is striking
Settori Pubblici e Privati Anche in Appalto e StrumentaliCalled by CGIL
Where
All of Italy
Guaranteed services
During a general strike, public transport may stop for the whole day except during the guaranteed hours set locally; other public services may also be disrupted.

More details

Announced on19 October 2026
Category (Italian original)Sciopero Generale Settori Pubblici e Privati Anche in Appalto e Strumentali
Hours (Italian original)Intera giornata di lavoro - ferroviario: gruppo FSI dalle 21.00 del 19/11 alle 20.59 del 20/11, italo-ntv 00.00-23.59; aereo, TPL, taxi, NCC, marittimo, porti, circolazione e sicurezza stradale, merci e logistica: varie modalità

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Questions about the general strike on 20 November 2026

Is the general strike on 20 November 2026 confirmed or cancelled?

It is currently confirmed and scheduled in the official MIT data, with no cancellation. Strikes can still be called off or changed at the last minute: check again shortly before you travel.

What time is the general strike on 20 November 2026?

Official wording (in Italian): "Intera giornata di lavoro - ferroviario: gruppo FSI dalle 21.00 del 19/11 alle 20.59 del 20/11, italo-ntv 00.00-23.59; aereo, TPL, taxi, NCC, marittimo, porti, circolazione e sicurezza stradale, merci e logistica: varie modalità". Services are still guaranteed during the guaranteed hours; the exact times are published by the operator.

Who called the general strike on 20 November 2026?

The strike was called by CGIL, announced on 19 October 2026.

Where does the general strike on 20 November 2026 take place?

It affects: All of Italy. Workers involved (Italian original): Sciopero Generale Settori Pubblici e Privati Anche in Appalto e Strumentali.

Which services are guaranteed during the general strike on 20 November 2026?

During a general strike, public transport may stop for the whole day except during the guaranteed hours set locally; other public services may also be disrupted.

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