Transport strikes scheduled across Italy in September 2025
by Adriana ruiz
September is shaping up to be a turbulent month for travelers in Italy, with more than 14 national strikes scheduled. Widespread protests are expected to cause significant disruption across trains, flights, and local public transport networks.
Rail and Air Travel Disruption
Commuters and long-distance travelers on trains should be aware of a major nationwide strike from 9 PM on September 4 to 6 PM on September 5. This will impact all railway workers, including those in freight and local public transport. However, major rail companies like Trenitalia and Italo have confirmed they will operate long and medium-distance services during the strike.
For those planning to travel by plane, two key dates to mark are September 6 and September 26.
• September 6 will see a full day of strikes affecting multiple airlines and airport services. Workers for Easyjet, WizzAir, and Volotea will walk out, causing significant disruption at major airports like Rome, Milan, and Catania. The protest will also involve ground handlers, security, and other airport staff.
• September 26 brings another nationwide strike for the entire air and airport sector, with Volotea staff again participating in a full-day protest.
Local and Other Strikes
Strikes will also hit local public transport. In addition to the national strikes on September 4 and 5, there are other protests scheduled for:
• September 8: Local strikes in Catania, Enna, Palermo, and Savona.
• September 15: Regional protests in Umbria, Pisa, and La Spezia.
Furthermore, freight transport on railways will stop from 4:01 PM on September 16 to 4:00 PM on September 17.
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