Germany Strikes

Is there a strike in Germany today?

Today, Friday 13 November 2026, there is one minor strike in Germany, affecting trains and trams: Saarbrücken: Saarbahn tram-train hit by GDL wave strikes — strike call runs until 24 December 2026. This is a long-running action that started on 23 September. It continues tomorrow; no new strikes start tomorrow. No new strikes are scheduled to start in Germany in the next 30 days.

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Saarbrücken: Saarbahn tram-train hit by GDL wave strikes — strike call runs until 24 December 2026

Today

Minor Public transport Saarbrücken (Saarland)

The train drivers' union GDL is striking at Saarbahn in Saarbrücken in waves: its current strike call runs from Sunday 1 November (12:00) until 24 Dec... See More

Baden-Württemberg: SWEG bus and regional rail warning strike on 12 and 13 November 2026 called off (ver.di) — exploratory talks on 26 November

Canceled

Minor Public transport Baden-Württemberg, Weil am Rhein

The union ver.di had called the staff of SWEG Bus and SWEG Schienenwege to a two-day warning strike on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026 — the s... See More

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2 – 9 Nov 2026

Hanover region: regiobus warning strikes 2–9 November 2026 (ver.di) — depot stoppages on 2, 4 and 6 November, then all regiobus buses on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 November; ÜSTRA's Mittelfeld depot joins

🚌 Ended 19 Oct – 9 Nov 2026

Kreis Plön: VKP bus warning strike on Monday 19 October 2026, partial strikes 26 Oct, 2 and 9 Nov (ver.di)

🚌 Ended 2 – 6 Nov 2026

Baden-Württemberg: SWEG bus warning strikes 2–6 November 2026 (ver.di) — Wiesloch, Sinsheim, Dörzbach and Lauda from Monday, nine south Baden depots on Thursday and Friday

🚌🏫 Ended Thu 29 Oct 2026

Baden-Württemberg: ver.di warning strike at SWEG rail infrastructure on Thursday 29 October 2026 — cancellations possible on five regional lines

🚂 Ended Fri 23 Oct 2026

Baden-Württemberg: SWEG bus warning strike on Friday 23 October 2026 (ver.di, nine depots from Weil am Rhein to Lauda-Königshofen)

🚌🏫 Ended

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Frequently Asked Questions — Germany Strikes

Is there a strike in Germany tomorrow?

Yes. One strike that is already running continues tomorrow: Saarbrücken: Saarbahn tram-train hit by GDL wave strikes — strike call runs until 24 December 2026.

Are there any strikes planned in Germany this week?

No new strikes are scheduled to start in Germany between Saturday 14 and Friday 20 November 2026. One strike that is already running may continue: Saarbrücken: Saarbahn tram-train hit by GDL wave strikes — strike call runs until 24 December 2026.

Is there an airport or airline strike in Germany?

No airport or airline strikes are active in Germany today, Friday 13 November 2026. None are scheduled at the moment. Check your airline before you travel.

Are trains running in Germany today?

Partly. One rail strike is active in Germany today, Friday 13 November 2026: Saarbrücken: Saarbahn tram-train hit by GDL wave strikes — strike call runs until 24 December 2026 (minor). Some trains may be canceled or delayed; guaranteed services usually run in peak hours. Check Deutsche Bahn (DB), ver.di (Service Workers Union) and GDL (Train Drivers Union) for real-time service status.

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