Short answer: the latest national strike day in Paris was Thursday 5 November 2026. The metro, buses and trams were expected to run normally, but 25 metro stations closed from 11 am, RER lines ran a reduced service, including one train in two towards CDG airport, and the Eiffel Tower stayed closed all day. Flights were not cut. On Saturday 7 November, the only authorised march in Paris goes from République to Nation at 2 pm. The Police Prefecture has banned the Yellow Vests' gathering at Place de la Concorde, the organisers say they will go anyway, and at least 14 metro stations close.

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Saturday 7 November: What Is Banned, What Is Closed

This is the situation on Friday evening. Station lists can change until the last moment, so check the RATP app on Saturday morning.

Banned: the Yellow Vests' gathering at Place de la Concorde at 2 pm, banned by the Police Prefecture according to Actu Paris, as reported by Sortiraparis. The organisers say they will go anyway. Sortiraparis reports a €135 fixed fine for taking part in a banned protest.
Authorised: the union march, from Place de la République at 2 pm to Place de la Nation along Boulevard Voltaire, the same route as on 5 November.
Metro stations closed from 5:30 am: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (lines 1, 2, 6 and RER A), Argentine (1), George V (1), Franklin D. Roosevelt (1, 9), Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau (1, 13), Concorde (1, 8, 12), Tuileries (1), Miromesnil (9, 13). Service is also suspended between Kléber and Charles de Gaulle-Étoile.
Metro stations closed from 10 am: Oberkampf (5, 9), Richard-Lenoir (5), Saint-Ambroise (9), Voltaire (9), Charonne (9), Rue des Boulets (9).
Châtelet and Les Halles: reports differ. Several list 14 closed stations, the 14 above. One list updated at 5:15 pm on Friday gives 16, adding Châtelet (1, 4, 7, 14) and Les Halles (4) from 10 am, with service suspended between Châtelet and Hôtel de Ville. If your journey changes trains there, check first and keep another route in mind.
At closed stations: trains pass through without stopping, connections are not available, and each station reopens only when the prefecture allows it. République and Nation stations are reported to stay open.
Buses: lines along Boulevard Voltaire and through République and Nation may be diverted. If the Concorde gathering goes ahead, routes along Rue de Rivoli, the Champs-Élysées and the quays could change too.
Transport strike: Sortiraparis reports no transport strike on Saturday. The closures are due to the protests.

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Status at a Glance (Thursday 5 November)

Metro: running, with 25 stations closed from 11 am and line 6 suspended between Kléber and Charles de Gaulle-Étoile.
Buses and trams: normal service expected, with diversions around the march.
RER: A normal, B one train in two north of Gare du Nord and two in three south of it, C one in two, D one in three, E two in three.
TGV: slightly disrupted. Intercités and TER: disrupted.
Flights: no cuts requested by the civil aviation authority at CDG or Orly. Delays were possible at check-in and security.
Monuments: Eiffel Tower closed all day, some rooms closed at the Louvre, opening not guaranteed at Versailles, Musée d'Orsay open.
March: République to Nation along Boulevard Voltaire, authorised from 2 pm to 7 pm.
Curfew: the last curfew we found, around République and Châtelet-Les Halles, ended on 2 November. We have found no order for 5 to 7 November, although one report mentions restrictions around République, Bastille and Place d'Italie, so check the Police Prefecture's announcements before a late evening in these areas.

Closed Metro Stations on 5 November: the Full List

These 25 stations closed from 11 am on 5 November at the request of the Police Prefecture. Trains pass through without stopping, and each station reopens only when the prefecture allows it, with no timetable announced. Only 6 of the 25 were on the march route. République and Nation, at either end of the march, stayed open.

Along the march: Oberkampf, Richard-Lenoir, Saint-Ambroise, Voltaire, Charonne, Rue des Boulets.
Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées: Argentine, Charles de Gaulle-Étoile (also RER A), George V, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau, Miromesnil.
Concorde, Madeleine and the National Assembly: Concorde, Tuileries, Madeleine, Assemblée Nationale, Solférino, Invalides (also RER C), Rue du Bac.
Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter: Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Odéon, Mabillon, Cluny-La Sorbonne, Maubert-Mutualité, Sèvres-Babylone.

What this means for you: a protest in the east of Paris closed the metro in the west and on the Left Bank. Lines 1, 9 and 12 were the most affected. Walk to the next open station or take a bus, and see our strike survival guide for every alternative, from the Batobus to the French words on the signs.

RER and Suburban Trains, Line by Line

This is the SNCF and RATP forecast for 5 November, as published on the evening of 4 November.

RER A: normal service, except Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, which was on the closed list.
RER B: one train in two between Gare du Nord and CDG airport or Mitry-Claye, two in three south of Gare du Nord. No need to change trains at Gare du Nord.
RER C: one train in two, with Invalides on the closed list.
RER D: one train in three, the worst-hit line.
RER E: two trains in three.
Lines H, N and U: one train in two.
Lines J and L: two trains in three.
Lines K and V: normal service.
Line P: normal service, except two trains in three between Meaux and La Ferté-Milon.
Line R: reduced service, one train in two on several sections.

Getting to CDG and Orly

CDG: the RER B was the weak point, with one train in two on the airport section. The old Roissybus from Opéra no longer exists: it stopped on 1 March 2026. The alternatives are metro line 14 to Saint-Denis-Pleyel, then the express bus 9517 to the airport, and buses 350 and 351. Be careful in the evening: on many evenings this autumn, the RER B stops between Châtelet-Les Halles and the airport from 10:45 pm for engineering works, with replacement buses. A taxi costs a flat €56 to or from the Right Bank and €65 for the Left Bank.

Orly: the easier airport on 5 November, because metro line 14 runs directly there and was expected to run normally. It did not stop at Madeleine, one of the closed stations. A taxi costs a flat €45 to or from the Right Bank and €36 for the Left Bank.

Flying this week? Leave at least one hour earlier than usual, and see our guide to getting to CDG and Orly during a strike. Our airport transfers do not depend on train timetables.

TGV, Intercités, TER and Eurostar

The SNCF announced traffic "slightly disrupted" on the TGV and "disrupted" on Intercités and TER trains, and Sortiraparis reported that TER services could stay severely disrupted in several regions until Friday morning. We have seen no specific information about Eurostar for this strike: check with Eurostar directly. If your train is cancelled, the exchange or refund is free, but you must request it yourself. Our guide on what to do if your train is cancelled explains how, and when no train works, a car with a chauffeur covers routes across France, Belgium, Switzerland and Monaco.

What Happened on 5 November

The Interior Ministry counted 575,000 protesters across France, and reports of its Paris figure range from 60,000 to 65,000. The CGT union counted nearly 1.6 million, including 350,000 in Paris. The ministry also reported 448 arrests nationwide, in a provisional count at 6 pm. It was the biggest single day of the autumn, according to Sortiraparis, and about 70,000 police officers were deployed nationwide, according to France 24. The Paris march left République at 2 pm and went along Boulevard Voltaire towards Nation. Sortiraparis described a generally calm atmosphere, while France 24 reported tension at the start of the march. Police intervened at the junction with Rue de Charonne, and rubbish bins were set on fire along the way. For the background, read why France is protesting.

What Comes Next: the Dates to Watch

Friday 6 November: the Yellow Vests' national coordination has called for strikes and blockades to continue across France. No gathering was scheduled in Paris. We have seen no line-by-line transport forecast for this day.
Saturday 7 November: Act IV of the Yellow Vests at Place de la Concorde at 2 pm, banned by the Police Prefecture, and the organisers say they will disobey. The authorised union march goes from République to Nation at 2 pm. Concorde is in the heart of tourist Paris, so plan the afternoon elsewhere. The closed stations are listed at the top of this page.
Weekend of 7 and 8 November: separate from the strike, engineering works suspend the RER B between Aulnay-sous-Bois and Mitry-Claye (not the airport branch), and metro line 6 closes on Sunday. Works also mean that line 8 does not stop at République and line 4 does not stop at Saint-Michel.
Monday 9 November: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu meets unions and employers at a social conference in Paris.
After that: nothing is confirmed, but a new strike call is possible. The CGT says the movement will only end with an answer to its demands, and a CGT-RATP strike notice with no end date remains open.

Should You Change Your Plans This Week?

Staying in Paris on Saturday 7 November: avoid Concorde, the Champs-Élysées, République, Boulevard Voltaire and Nation in the afternoon, check your museum on the morning of your visit, and follow your government's travel advice and police instructions.
Flying on a disrupted day: leave earlier than usual and do not rely on one train. Check your flight with your airline the day before.
Taking a long-distance train: check your train the evening before and keep a backup. Free exchanges are limited, and seats go fast.
Staying near République, Nation or Concorde: ask your hotel about access, and carry your booking confirmation in the evening.

For the wider question, see is Paris safe to visit right now? and our November 2026 calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a strike in Paris today?

As of the evening of Friday 6 November 2026, the latest national strike day was Thursday 5 November. Today, the Yellow Vests have called for strikes and blockades to continue, with no Paris gathering scheduled. Check the date at the top of this page for our latest update.

Is the Paris metro running today?

The RATP expected a normal metro service on 5 November 2026, with 25 stations closed from 11 am at the request of the police. Stations can close again on protest days, so check the RATP app before each journey.

Is the RER B running to CDG airport?

On 5 November 2026, the forecast was one train in two between Gare du Nord and CDG. On many evenings this autumn, the RER B also stops between Châtelet-Les Halles and the airport from 10:45 pm for works, with replacement buses.

Are flights cancelled at CDG and Orly?

The civil aviation authority asked airlines for no flight cuts on 5 November 2026, so flights were expected to operate as scheduled, with possible delays at check-in and security. Check your flight with your airline.

Is the Eiffel Tower open?

The Eiffel Tower was closed all day on 5 November 2026 because of the national strike, and the operator said e-tickets for that date would be refunded. We have seen no closure announced for the following days at the time of writing. Check the official website on the morning of your visit.

Is the Louvre open during the strike?

The Louvre stayed open on 5 November 2026 with some rooms closed, according to its website. It closed for the whole day on 24 October, so check before you go on a protest day.

Is there a protest in Paris on Saturday 7 November?

Yes. The authorised union march leaves Place de la République at 2 pm on Saturday 7 November 2026 for Place de la Nation, along Boulevard Voltaire. The Yellow Vests' gathering at Place de la Concorde at 2 pm has been banned by the Police Prefecture, but the organisers say they will go anyway. At least 14 metro stations close, around Concorde and the Champs-Élysées from 5:30 am and along Boulevard Voltaire from 10 am.

Are taxis on strike in Paris?

We have seen no taxi strike announced at the time of writing. Taxis run, but demand is higher on strike days. See our comparison of taxi, Uber and private driver.

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