North Macedonia: ban active NOW until 22:00 local time (trucks over 7.5 t).
North Macedonia has no year-round Sunday or public holiday driving ban for trucks. The restrictions are seasonal and run through the summer. From 1 July to 31 August, trucks over 15 t GVW are banned on the main state roads on Friday 17:00–22:00, Saturday 09:00–18:00 and Sunday 09:00–22:00. The A2 motorway between Skopje and Ohrid is governed separately: from 1 July to 1 September, trucks over 7.5 t GVW are banned there on Friday 15:00–22:00, Saturday 07:00–12:00 and 18:00–23:59, and Sunday 07:00–22:00.
Next 30 days
| Date | Time (local) | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. trucks over 7.5 t; roads A2 | |
| 09:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 15 t. trucks over 15 t; roads A2 | |
| 15:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. trucks over 7.5 t; roads A2 | |
| 17:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 15 t. trucks over 15 t; roads A2 | |
| 07:00–12:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. trucks over 7.5 t; roads A2 | |
| 09:00–18:00 | Seasonal, over 15 t. trucks over 15 t; roads A2 | |
| 18:00–23:59 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. trucks over 7.5 t; roads A2 | |
| 07:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. trucks over 7.5 t; roads A2 | |
| 09:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 15 t. trucks over 15 t; roads A2 |
Rules & exemptions
| Ban | When | Time | Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer weekend ban on the main state roads | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 July to 31 August | Friday 17:00–22:00, Saturday 09:00–18:00, Sunday 09:00–22:00 | All main state roads, except the A2 motorway section Skopje - Ohrid | Trucks over 15 t GVW |
| Summer weekend ban on the A2 Skopje - Ohrid motorway | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 July to 1 September | Friday 15:00–22:00, Saturday 07:00–12:00 and 18:00–23:59, Sunday 07:00–22:00 | A2 motorway between Skopje and Ohrid, both directions | Trucks over 7.5 t GVW. The lower weight limit and the later end date make this the stricter of the two regimes. |
Summer weekend restrictions
1 July – 1 September 2026 · Friday, Saturday and Sunday, hours depend on the road
Main state roads, trucks over 15 t GVW: Friday 17:00–22:00, Saturday 09:00–18:00, Sunday 09:00–22:00, until 31 August. A2 motorway Skopje - Ohrid, trucks over 7.5 t GVW: Friday 15:00–22:00, Saturday 07:00–12:00 and 18:00–23:59, Sunday 07:00–22:00, until 1 September.
Affected road sections (2)
- A2 motorway Skopje - Ohrid, both directions, from 7.5 t GVW
- All other main state roads, from 15 t GVW
Affected roads
- A2 motorway Skopje - Ohrid, both directions, from 7.5 t GVW
- All other main state roads, from 15 t GVW
Exempt from the ban
How the two summer regimes differ
The main state road ban and the A2 Skopje - Ohrid ban are separate measures with different weight limits, different hours and different end dates. A truck of 10 t GVW runs freely on the main state roads during the weekend hours but is stopped on the A2 between Skopje and Ohrid. A truck over 15 t is covered by both, and on a Sunday in July it is off the network from 07:00 on the A2 and from 09:00 everywhere else.
Planning a transit through the country
The A2 corridor carries the Skopje to Ohrid holiday traffic the restrictions are written for, which is why it starts earlier on Friday, ends later in the season and reaches down to 7.5 t. Transits that only need the north-south corridor towards Greece or Serbia are governed by the 15 t main-road rule and have a wider Saturday window, since that ban lifts at 18:00.
FAQ
Is there a Sunday truck ban in North Macedonia all year?
No. The Sunday restriction is seasonal. It runs from 1 July to 31 August on the main state roads and from 1 July to 1 September on the A2 motorway between Skopje and Ohrid.
Which weight limit applies?
15 t GVW on the main state roads, and 7.5 t GVW on the A2 section between Skopje and Ohrid.
When can I use the A2 Skopje - Ohrid at the weekend?
With a truck under 7.5 t GVW at any time, or outside the banned hours: Friday before 15:00, Saturday between 12:00 and 18:00, and Sunday before 07:00 or after 22:00.
Are perishable goods exempt?
Yes. Transports of live animals, flowers, grain, cereals and perishable goods are exempt, as are humanitarian aid transports.
Are dangerous goods exempt?
On the main state roads, oil products and dangerous goods transports are exempt. That exemption is not part of the A2 Skopje - Ohrid rules.
Do the restrictions apply outside the summer?
No. Outside the summer periods trucks may run on every day of the week.
Official source
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.