No ban right now in Slovenia. Next ban: Sun, 5 Jul 07:00–21:00 local time.
Slovenia bans trucks and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight on Sundays, public holidays and work-free days from 08:00 to 22:00, on Good Friday from 14:00 to 22:00, and during the summer tourist season additionally on Saturdays from 08:00 to 13:00. On the coastal and border corridor roads towards Koper, Italy and Croatia, summer Saturdays carry a longer 06:00–16:00 ban. The summer season runs from the last weekend in June to the first weekend in September, in 2026 from 27 June to 6 September.
Next 30 days
| Date | Time (local) | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00–15:00 | Local. A1, Ljubliana - Koper, A3, Divaca(Gabrk) - Italian Border, H5, Koper - Italian Border, G1-11, Koper - Croatian Border, G1-6, Postojna - Croatian Border | |
| 06:00–16:00 | General | |
| 08:00–13:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 07:00–21:00 | General | |
| 08:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 05:00–15:00 | Local. A1, Ljubliana - Koper, A3, Divaca(Gabrk) - Italian Border, H5, Koper - Italian Border, G1-11, Koper - Croatian Border, G1-6, Postojna - Croatian Border | |
| 06:00–16:00 | General | |
| 08:00–13:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 07:00–21:00 | General | |
| 08:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 08:00–13:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 08:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 08:00–13:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 08:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 08:00–13:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban | |
| 08:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer weekend ban |
Rules & exemptions
| Ban | When | Time | Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, public holiday and work-free day ban | Every Sunday, public holiday and work-free day, year-round | 08:00–22:00 | Road network nationwide | Trucks and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight |
| Good Friday ban | Friday before Easter (3 April 2026) | 14:00–22:00 | Road network nationwide | Trucks and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight. Good Friday is not a Slovenian public holiday, but it carries its own afternoon ban window. |
| Summer Saturday ban | Every Saturday from the last weekend in June to the first weekend in September (27 June – 5 September 2026) | 08:00–13:00 | Road network nationwide | Trucks and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight |
| Summer coastal corridor ban | Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and other work-free days during the summer season | Saturdays 06:00–16:00; Sundays and holidays 08:00–22:00 | A1 Ljubljana–Koper, A3 Divaca–Fernetici (Italian border), H5 Skofije–Koper, G1-11 Koper–Dragonja (Croatian border), G1-6 Postojna–Jelsane (Croatian border) | Trucks and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight. The extended Saturday window on these corridors replaces the general 08:00–13:00 summer Saturday window. |
Public holidays with truck bans in Slovenia 2026
| Date | Holiday | Ban time | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year Holiday | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| New Year Holiday | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Preseren Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Good Friday (not a public holiday) | 14:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Easter Sunday | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Easter Monday | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Day of Uprising Against the Occupation | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide; in 2026 transshipment traffic to and from the Port of Koper is exceptionally permitted this day | |
| Labour Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Labour Day Holiday | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Whit Sunday | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Statehood Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Assumption Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide; falls inside the summer season, coastal corridor rules also apply | |
| Reformation Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Day of Remembrance for the Dead | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Christmas Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide | |
| Independence and Unity Day | 08:00–22:00 | Nationwide |
Summer tourist season ban
27 June – 6 September 2026 (last weekend in June to first weekend in September) · Saturdays 08:00–13:00 nationwide; on coastal corridors Saturdays 06:00–16:00 and Sundays and holidays 08:00–22:00
During the tourist season the year-round Sunday and holiday ban is joined by a Saturday ban. On the general network the Saturday window is 08:00–13:00. On the corridors towards the coast and the Italian and Croatian borders the Saturday ban is extended to 06:00–16:00, and Sundays and holidays keep the 08:00–22:00 window. Summer Saturday ban dates in 2026: 27 June; 4, 11, 18, 25 July; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August; 5 September.
Affected road sections (5)
- A1 Ljubljana–Koper
- A3 Divaca–Fernetici (Italian border)
- H5 Skofije–Koper
- G1-11 Koper–Dragonja (Croatian border)
- G1-6 Postojna–Jelsane (Croatian border)
Affected roads
- A1 Ljubljana–Koper (summer Saturdays 06:00–16:00)
- A3 Divaca–Fernetici, Italian border (summer Saturdays 06:00–16:00)
- H5 Skofije–Koper (summer Saturdays 06:00–16:00)
- G1-11 Koper–Dragonja, Croatian border (summer Saturdays 06:00–16:00)
- G1-6 Postojna–Jelsane, Croatian border (summer Saturdays 06:00–16:00)
Exempt from the ban
Fines for violations
- Fine up to €1,800 for the driver and the haulier
- Possible immobilization of the vehicle until the ban window ends
Transit corridor between Central Europe, Italy and the Balkans
Slovenia carries heavy transit freight between Austria, Italy, Croatia, Hungary and the Balkans. Even the short Saturday-morning summer window can shift cross-border schedules, and the extended 06:00–16:00 corridor ban covers exactly the routes most transit trucks use towards Koper and the Croatian and Italian borders.
Winter equipment for trucks
From 15 November to 15 March, goods vehicles over 3.5 t must meet winter-equipment requirements in Slovenia, including tyre and snow-chain obligations depending on axle and tyre configuration. This is a separate rule from the driving bans.
FAQ
Are trucks banned every Sunday in Slovenia?
Yes. Trucks and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight are banned on the road network every Sunday, on public holidays and on work-free days from 08:00 to 22:00.
When is the summer truck ban in Slovenia in 2026?
From the last weekend in June to the first weekend in September, in 2026 from 27 June to 6 September. Saturdays are restricted 08:00–13:00 on the general network and 06:00–16:00 on the coastal and border corridors towards Koper, Italy and Croatia.
Which vehicles are affected in Slovenia?
Heavy goods vehicles and vehicle combinations over 7.5 t maximum permissible weight.
Is there a truck ban on Good Friday in Slovenia?
Yes. Good Friday (3 April 2026) is not a public holiday, but trucks over 7.5 t are banned from 14:00 to 22:00.
Which roads have the extended summer Saturday ban?
A1 Ljubljana–Koper, A3 Divaca–Fernetici towards the Italian border, H5 Skofije–Koper, G1-11 Koper–Dragonja and G1-6 Postojna–Jelsane towards the Croatian border. On these corridors summer Saturdays are restricted 06:00–16:00 instead of 08:00–13:00.
What cargo is exempt from the Slovenian truck ban?
Perishable food, live animals, fuel, emergency and humanitarian transport, postal services, waste collection and a set of other defined categories. Carry documents proving the nature of the shipment.
What is the fine for breaking the truck ban in Slovenia?
Fines reach €1,800 for the driver and the haulier, and the vehicle can be immobilized until the ban window ends.
Official source
- Odredba o omejitvi prometa na cestah v Republiki Sloveniji (PISRS legal information system)
- promet.si (Traffic Information Centre): General limitations for cargo traffic
- GOV.SI: National holidays and other work-free days
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.