April 2026 It opens with a series of strikes in the field of transport destined to create widespread disruptions across the country. From planes to trains, including local public transport and road haulage, the protest calendar includes several critical days that could impact millions of travellers. The protests won't stop there: even the rotogravure , private healthcare will be involved.
According to reports released by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the mobilizations will be spread throughout the month, involving different mobility sectors.
Airline strike on April 10: Flights at risk throughout Italy
The first appointment is set for the 10 April 2026, when one is expected National strike in the airline industry from 13:00 PM to 17:00 PMThe strike will involve Enav and Techno Sky staff, with direct impacts on the main air traffic control centres such as Enav Acc Rome and Enav Acc Milan, as well as the airports of Milan Malpensa e NaplesThe Ministry's report also shows that several unions are involved, including Uilt-Uil, Ugl-Ta, Astra, and Fast-Confsal-Av, and that the protests are both national and interregional.
Delays, cancellations, and possible operational disruptions are expected during the affected time slot. The situation could be further aggravated by the possible involvement of security personnel at airports. Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino, with consequences for checks and boarding times. For those traveling by air, it is therefore essential to monitor flight status and check for any updates.
Also on April 10th a strike is planned in local public transport which will involve Busitalia Sita Nord in the production units of Veneto, Umbria e Campania, with closure from 8:01 PM to midnight and the participation of the acronyms USB Lavoro Privato and Adl Cobas, a detail that further amplifies the impact of the day.
Train strike on April 11: 24 hours of disruptions
The next day, on April 11, 2026, one is expected national train strike of duration of 24 hours which will affect the personnel responsible for the maintenance of the infrastructures of RFI (Italian Railway Network). The strike involves both the national workers' assembly and the railway workers' union coordination represented by Cobas Lavoro Privato, with potential effects on the entire Italian railway network, including delays and cancellations on regional and long-distance routes.
Again, it's a good idea to check train status in advance and pay attention to updates from the railway companies.
Local public transport: strikes in several cities
During the month, several strikes will also affect the local public transport, with protests spread across various Italian cities. On April 13th in Naples A four-hour stoppage is planned involving EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno) personnel, with particular impact on suburban lines and the Phlegraean and Vesuvian routes.
On April 19th the protest will move to Florence with a strike by the Gest company staff, while on April 20 Vasto will be involved with a four-hour stoppage. The 24 April, instead, one of the most significant strikes of the month is expected in Lombardia, with the involvement of Atm Milan, Net and other local transport services between Milan, Monza and Como.
The affected time slots will vary depending on the city, but a significant reduction in trips and possible service interruptions are expected, with repercussions on urban mobility and commuters.
Strike in the maritime and transport sector in Sicily
Il 17 April 2026 one is expected maritime transport strike in the Strait of Messina, which will involve personnel from the BluJet Area Strait of Messina company. The strike will last approximately eight hours and could disrupt fast connections between Messina, Villa San Giovanni, and Reggio Calabria, impacting passengers and freight.
In parallel, by 14 18 to April, one is expected truck drivers' strike in Sicily proclaimed by the Sicilian Transport Committee, with a 120-hour blockade. The protest is based on difficulties related to the ETS system and the high cost of fuel, which are putting pressure on the sector.
Road haulage workers on strike from April 20th to 25th
One of the most important events of the month will be the national strike of truck drivers expected from 20 to 25 April 2026The protest is mainly linked to the rising cost of fuel, which continues to represent one of the main critical issues for the sector.
This disruption could cause slowdowns in the national logistics chain, impacting the distribution of goods and potentially delaying deliveries throughout Italy. In some cases, it could also impact consumer prices due to difficulties in transporting products.
Strikes in other sectors: press and private healthcare
In addition to transport, April 2026 also sees mobilizations in other strategic sectors. A press strike is planned for April 16 linked to the failure to renew the contract, a situation that has been going on for about ten years and which continues to generate tensions in the publishing sector.
Il 17th April, instead, one is expected national strike of the private healthcare with a demonstration in Rome, in Piazza Santi Apostoli, with the participation of the unions Fp Cgil, Cisl Fp and Uil Fpl and a protest linked to the contracts blocked for years, up to 14 years in RSAs, with possible effects on the provision of healthcare services.
