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Truck driving bans in Europe — current calendar

Automatically updated calendar of truck driving bans on public holidays for 60 days: Czechia, Germany, Austria, Poland, France, Italy. Germany Sundays and holidays 0–22 for vehicles over 7.5 t.

Updatedautomatically, 60 days ahead
CountriesCZ, DE, AT, PL, FR, IT
Weightusually over 7.5 t (Poland over 12 t)
Notefor guidance
When are trucks not allowed to drive? The holiday calendar for the next 60 days is calculated automatically, followed by the regular weekend and summer bans.

Holidays with driving bans — next 60 days

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Updated: 17. 10. 2026 · holidays with driving bans in the next 60 days

DateCountryHolidayDriving ban
26. 10. MonAustriaAustrian National Day0:00–22:00, over 7.5 t
28. 10. WedCzechiaIndependence Day13:00–22:00, over 7.5 t
1. 11. SunAustriaAll Saints’ Day0:00–22:00, over 7.5 t
1. 11. SunFranceAll Saints’ Dayfrom 22:00 the day before until 22:00, over 7.5 t
1. 11. SunItalyAll Saints’ Dayusually 9:00–22:00, over 7.5 t
1. 11. SunPolandAll Saints’ Day8:00–22:00 (day before 18:00–22:00), over 12 t
11. 11. WedFranceArmistice Dayfrom 22:00 the day before until 22:00, over 7.5 t
11. 11. WedPolandIndependence Day8:00–22:00 (day before 18:00–22:00), over 12 t
17. 11. TueCzechiaFreedom and Democracy Day13:00–22:00, over 7.5 t
8. 12. TueAustriaImmaculate Conception0:00–22:00, over 7.5 t
8. 12. TueItalyImmaculate Conceptionusually 9:00–22:00, over 7.5 t

Regular driving bans

CountryWeekends and holidaysSummer
CzechiaSundays and holidays 13:00–22:00, over 7.5 t1 July–31 Aug: Fri 17–21, Sat 7–13
GermanySundays and holidays 0:00–22:00, over 7.5 t and with trailer1 July–31 Aug: Sat 7–20 on selected motorways
AustriaSat 15:00 – Sun 22:00, holidays 0:00–22:00, over 7.5 tfurther restrictions on selected routes
Polandholidays 8–22, day before 18–22, over 12 tlate June–August: Fri 18–22, Sat 8–14, Sun 8–22
FranceSat 22:00 – Sun 22:00, eve of holiday from 22:00, over 7.5 tselected summer Saturdays
ItalySundays and holidays, usually 9–22 (June–Sept 7–22), over 7.5 tfurther days per annual calendar
Spainrestrictions on specific days and roads according to the annual calendarmainly holiday weekends

How we plan around the bans

We plan Friday loadings to Germany, Austria and France so that the truck reaches the border on Saturday. For holidays that Czechia does not have (such as German Unity Day or the Austrian National Day) we let you know in advance and move the unloading date. The date we confirm in our offer already takes the driving bans into account – see the transit times overview.

Important note

This overview is for guidance only. Many bans have exemptions – for example chilled food, live animals or combined transport – and some countries have regional holidays that apply only in part of the territory (such as Corpus Christi or All Saints' Day in some German states). Italy and Spain publish an exact calendar every year. For each shipment we check the current situation.

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Frequently asked questions

When are trucks banned from driving in Germany?
On Sundays and public holidays 0:00–22:00, for vehicles over 7.5 t and trucks with trailers.
When does the Austrian driving ban apply?
From Saturday 15:00 to Sunday 22:00 and on public holidays 0:00–22:00, for vehicles over 7.5 t.
What is the driving ban in the Czech Republic?
On Sundays and public holidays 13:00–22:00 for vehicles over 7.5 t, and in summer also on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
When are trucks banned from driving in Poland?
On public holidays 8:00–22:00 and the day before 18:00–22:00 for vehicles over 12 t; in summer also at weekends.
What is the weekend ban in France?
From Saturday 22:00 to Sunday 22:00 and from 22:00 on the eve of a holiday to 22:00 on the holiday, for vehicles over 7.5 t.
When does the driving ban apply in Italy?
On Sundays and public holidays, usually 9:00–22:00, in summer 7:00–22:00, and on other days per the annual calendar.
How often is the calendar updated?
Automatically every time the page is viewed, always 60 days ahead.
Does the ban also apply to vans?
Mostly not — bans apply to vehicles over 7.5 t, in Poland over 12 t.
Are there exemptions from the driving ban?
Yes, for example for chilled food or combined transport; conditions vary by country.
Do regional holidays apply in Germany?
Yes, some holidays apply only in some federal states; the calendar lists nationwide holidays.
How do driving bans affect the delivery date?
The date in our quote already allows for them; for holidays abroad we let you know in advance.
What if the truck does not reach the border before the ban?
It waits in a truck park until the ban ends, which is why we plan Friday pickups with a buffer.
Does Spain have driving bans too?
Yes, on specific days and specific roads per the annual calendar.
Is this overview binding?
No, it is for guidance; for a specific transport we always check the current situation.
Where can I find transit times to each country?
On the Transit times page — the times already allow for driving bans.
Knapek Spedition Freight forwarding and road transport, Břeclav · Updated 26. 9. 2026