Truck driving bans in Italy: rules and public holidays for the next 12 months
The rules
Sundays and public holidays, October–May 09:00–22:00, June–September 07:00–22:00. The ministry publishes a yearly calendar with extra days.
Public holidays with a driving ban
National public holidays and the hours of the ban (local time). A holiday that falls on a Sunday is covered by the Sunday ban.
| Date | Holiday | Driving ban |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11/01/2026 | All Saints' Day | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Tue, 12/08/2026 | Immaculate Conception | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Fri, 12/25/2026 | Christmas Day | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Sat, 12/26/2026 | St Stephen's Day | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Fri, 01/01/2027 | New Year's Day | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Wed, 01/06/2027 | Epiphany | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Mon, 03/29/2027 | Easter Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Sun, 04/25/2027 | National holiday | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Sat, 05/01/2027 | Labour Day | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Wed, 06/02/2027 | National holiday | 07:00 – 22:00 |
| Sun, 08/15/2027 | Assumption Day | 07:00 – 22:00 |
Driving bans in other countries
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Main national rules only: regional holidays (single states, cantons or regions), summer lists for single motorways and exemptions (perishables, combined transport, permits) are not included. The rules of each country are binding.