General strike across Italy, 4 December 2026

When
Friday, 4 December 2026hours: see the official wording below
Status
Scheduled: starts Thursday, 3 December 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
Categorie Pubbliche e PrivateCalled by CUB/ADL VARESE/SGB/SBM/SGC/SI-COBAS
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 on27 September 2026
Category (Italian original)Sciopero Generale Categorie Pubbliche e Private
Hours (Italian original)Intera giornata - aereo: modalità non comunicate; ferroviario dalle 21.00 del 3/12 alle 21.00 del 4/12; autostrade: dalle 22.00 del 3/12 alle 22.00 del 4/12, TPL: modalità territoriali
Notes (Italian original)Adesione oo.ss. al-cobas, LMO e orsa

Other upcoming general strikes

Friday, 20 November 2026 General strike · Nationwide Settori Pubblici e Privati Anche in Appalto e Strumentali All of Italy Called by CGIL Friday, 20 November 2026 General strike · Nationwide Categorie Pubbliche e Private con Esclusione Trasporto Ferroviario, Merci su Rotaia e Varie Aziende TPL All of Italy Called by CLAP/CONF. COBAS/SIAL-COBAS Friday, 4 December 2026 General strike · Nationwide Pers. a Tempo Determinato e Indeterminato con Contratti Precari e Atipici di Tutti i Comparti con Esclusione del Settore Trasporti All of Italy · full day Called by UNIONE SINDACALE ITALIANA USI 1912

Questions about the general strike on 4 December 2026

Is the general strike on 4 December 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 4 December 2026?

Official wording (in Italian): "Intera giornata - aereo: modalità non comunicate; ferroviario dalle 21.00 del 3/12 alle 21.00 del 4/12; autostrade: dalle 22.00 del 3/12 alle 22.00 del 4/12, TPL: modalità territoriali". Services are still guaranteed during the guaranteed hours; the exact times are published by the operator.

Who called the general strike on 4 December 2026?

The strike was called by CUB/ADL VARESE/SGB/SBM/SGC/SI-COBAS, announced on 27 September 2026.

Where does the general strike on 4 December 2026 take place?

It affects: All of Italy. Workers involved (Italian original): Sciopero Generale Categorie Pubbliche e Private.

Which services are guaranteed during the general strike on 4 December 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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