There are six planned London Tube strike periods between March and May 2026, each a 24‑hour walkout spread over two days.

Quick Scoop: When are the Tube strikes in London?

Here are the current announced dates and times for the RMT Tube drivers’ strikes on the London Underground in 2026:

  • 24–25 March 2026 – from 12:00 (midday) Tuesday to 11:59 Wednesday.
  • 26–27 March 2026 – from 12:00 Thursday to 11:59 Friday.
  • 21–22 April 2026 – from 12:00 Tuesday to 11:59 Wednesday.
  • 23–24 April 2026 – from 12:00 Thursday to 11:59 Friday.
  • 19–20 May 2026 – from 12:00 Tuesday to 11:59 Wednesday.
  • 21–22 May 2026 – from 12:00 Thursday to 11:59 Friday.

Each of these is a 24‑hour strike that hits both the evening rush hour on day one and the morning rush hour on day two, and services across much of the Underground are expected to be heavily disrupted rather than completely shut down.

At‑a‑glance table (HTML)

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Strike window Days of week Planned time
24–25 March 2026 Tue–Wed 12:00 Tue – 11:59 Wed
26–27 March 2026 Thu–Fri 12:00 Thu – 11:59 Fri
21–22 April 2026 Tue–Wed 12:00 Tue – 11:59 Wed
23–24 April 2026 Thu–Fri 12:00 Thu – 11:59 Fri
19–20 May 2026 Tue–Wed 12:00 Tue – 11:59 Wed
21–22 May 2026 Thu–Fri 12:00 Thu – 11:59 Fri

What’s going on?

The strikes are being called by the RMT union in a dispute over a proposed “condensed” four‑day working week for Tube drivers, which would lengthen individual shifts. Transport for London says the changes would be voluntary and initially focused on certain lines, but drivers have raised concerns about fatigue and work–life balance. The union has also said that the strikes could still be suspended if a deal is reached before each date.

How this might affect you

  • Expect far fewer trains on many Underground lines, especially during the afternoon and evening of the first day and the morning of the second day for each strike.
  • Buses, the Elizabeth line, London Overground, and national rail services into London usually get much busier as people look for alternatives.
  • Major events on strike days (for example, football matches and evening shows) may see heavier crowding and longer travel times.

A simple way to think about it: plan for serious disruption from lunchtime on the first day until lunchtime the next day for each of the six strike windows.

Always double‑check on the official TfL website or app closer to the date, because strikes can be called off or modified if negotiations change.

TL;DR: The answer to “when are the tube strikes in London?” right now is: 24–25 March, 26–27 March, 21–22 April, 23–24 April, 19–20 May, and 21–22 May 2026, each from midday day one to late morning day two.

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