No ban right now in Italy. Next ban: Sun, 5 Jul 07:00–22:00 local time.
Italy bans goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW on all roads outside built-up areas on every Sunday and public holiday. The hours are seasonal: 09:00–22:00 in January–May and October–December, 07:00–22:00 in June–September. The annual ministerial decree (MIT decree no. 325 of 12 December 2025) adds extra ban days: every summer Saturday from 4 July to 29 August (08:00–16:00, extended to 08:00–22:00 on 1 and 8 August), four peak summer Fridays 16:00–22:00, and extra days around Epiphany, Easter and Republic Day. The 2026 calendar contains 79 ban days in total.
Next 30 days
| Date | Time (local) | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00–16:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Saturday ban | |
| 07:00–22:00 | Sunday, over 7.5 t. Sunday ban (summer hours) | |
| 08:00–16:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Saturday ban | |
| 07:00–22:00 | Sunday, over 7.5 t. Sunday ban (summer hours) | |
| 08:00–16:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Saturday ban | |
| 07:00–22:00 | Sunday, over 7.5 t. Sunday ban (summer hours) | |
| 16:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Friday evening ban | |
| 08:00–16:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Saturday ban | |
| 07:00–22:00 | Sunday, over 7.5 t. Sunday ban (summer hours) | |
| 16:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Friday evening ban | |
| 08:00–22:00 | Seasonal, over 7.5 t. Summer Saturday ban (peak schedule) | |
| 07:00–22:00 | Sunday, over 7.5 t. Sunday ban (summer hours) |
Rules & exemptions
| Ban | When | Time | Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday and public holiday ban (winter window) | Every Sunday and public holiday in January–May and October–December | 09:00–22:00 | All roads outside built-up areas | Goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW, including when empty. Applies nationwide on motorways and all extra-urban roads. Exceptional transports are banned on the same days under separate hours in the decree. |
| Sunday and public holiday ban (summer window) | Every Sunday and public holiday in June–September | 07:00–22:00 | All roads outside built-up areas | Goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW, including when empty. The two-hour earlier start compared with the winter window is the main seasonal difference in the Italian calendar. It already applies on Republic Day (2 June) and on Assumption Day (15 August). |
| Summer Saturday ban | Every Saturday from 4 July to 29 August 2026 | 08:00–16:00 (08:00–22:00 on 1 and 8 August; 07:00–22:00 on 15 August, Assumption Day) | All roads outside built-up areas | Goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW. The extended 08:00–22:00 windows fall on the two busiest departure Saturdays at the start of August. |
| Summer Friday bans | Fridays 24 and 31 July, 7 and 14 August 2026 | 16:00–22:00 | All roads outside built-up areas | Goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW. Timed to keep trucks off the network during the evening holiday departure waves toward the Adriatic, Tyrrhenian and Alpine corridors. |
| ADR dangerous goods summer ban | Every Saturday and Sunday from 23 May to 6 September 2026 | Saturdays 08:00–24:00, Sundays 00:00–24:00 | All roads outside built-up areas | Vehicles carrying ADR class 1 and class 7 dangerous goods, regardless of vehicle mass. Separate from the 7.5 t regime. Goods partially or fully exempt under the ADR agreement are excluded. |
Public holidays with truck bans in Italy 2026
| Date | Holiday | Ban time | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Epiphany eve (extra decree ban day) | 16:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Epiphany | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Good Friday (extra decree ban day) | 14:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Holy Saturday (extra decree ban day) | 09:00–16:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Easter Sunday | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Easter Monday | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Easter return day (extra decree ban day) | 09:00–14:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Liberation Day | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Labour Day | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Republic Day weekend (extra decree ban day) | 09:00–14:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Republic Day | 07:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Assumption Day | 07:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| All Saints' Day | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Immaculate Conception | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| Christmas Day | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas | |
| St. Stephen's Day | 09:00–22:00 | Nationwide, outside built-up areas |
Summer Friday and Saturday bans
4 July – 29 August 2026 · Saturdays 08:00–16:00 (1 and 8 August 08:00–22:00; 15 August 07:00–22:00); Fridays 24 and 31 July, 7 and 14 August 16:00–22:00
The summer additions are built around Italian tourist traffic waves. Every Saturday from 4 July to 29 August carries a daytime ban, with extended hours on the peak departure Saturdays 1 and 8 August. Four Fridays (24 and 31 July, 7 and 14 August) add a 16:00–22:00 evening ban on top of the normal calendar. Sunday bans in June–September start two hours earlier than in winter (07:00 instead of 09:00). In the same period, from 23 May to 6 September, ADR class 1 and 7 dangerous goods are banned on Saturdays 08:00–24:00 and all day on Sundays regardless of vehicle mass. July and August trip planning in Italy therefore depends on specific Fridays and Saturdays, not just Sundays.
Exempt from the ban
Fines for violations
- Driving during a ban: fine from €430 to €1,734 under Article 6 of the Italian Highway Code (Codice della Strada)
- Accessory sanctions: driving licence suspension for 1 to 4 months and suspension of the vehicle registration certificate for the same period
- The officer orders the truck to stop until the ban ends; ignoring that order raises the licence suspension to 2 to 6 months
The annual decree calendar
Italy does not use a single standing weekend rule. Each year the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport issues a decree with a full calendar of ban days and hours; for 2026 it is decree no. 325 of 12 December 2025, published in Gazzetta Ufficiale no. 302 of 31 December 2025, with 79 ban days. The same decree also restricts exceptional transports and vehicles carrying dangerous goods on the listed days, each with their own hours. Exemption requests are handled by the territorially competent Prefettura.
Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics provisions
From 1 January to 31 March 2026 the decree contains a special regime for the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Vehicles transporting goods for the Games may circulate during ban periods if they display the badge with a unique identification number issued by Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and carry the related booking confirmation document.
FAQ
Are trucks banned every Sunday in Italy?
Yes. Goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW are banned on all roads outside built-up areas every Sunday: 09:00–22:00 in January–May and October–December, 07:00–22:00 in June–September.
What are the summer Saturday truck ban hours in Italy in 2026?
08:00–16:00 on every Saturday from 4 July to 29 August. On 1 and 8 August the ban is extended to 08:00–22:00, and 15 August (Assumption Day, a public holiday) is banned 07:00–22:00.
Does Italy ban trucks on Fridays in summer 2026?
Yes, on four peak departure Fridays: 24 and 31 July and 7 and 14 August, each from 16:00 to 22:00.
Do the Italian bans apply to empty trucks?
Yes. The ban covers goods vehicles and combinations over 7.5 t GVW even when they run empty.
Which roads do the Italian truck bans cover?
All roads outside built-up areas, motorways included, so the practical effect is nationwide for long-distance haulage. Inside built-up areas municipal traffic rules apply instead.
Is there an exemption for international journeys?
Vehicles arriving from abroad or from Sardinia benefit from a 4-hour deferral of the ban start, and vehicles heading abroad or to national interports can restart 2 to 4 hours before the ban ends, under the conditions in the decree.
What is the fine for breaking the truck ban in Italy?
€430 to €1,734, plus suspension of the driving licence and of the vehicle registration certificate for 1 to 4 months. The truck is also stopped on the spot until the ban ends.
How many truck ban days does Italy have in 2026?
79 ban days, set by Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport decree no. 325 of 12 December 2025. Italy publishes a new calendar decree every year, so exact dates and hours change annually.
Official source
- MIT decree no. 325 of 12 December 2025: 2026 calendar of driving bans outside built-up areas for goods vehicles over 7.5 t (Gazzetta Ufficiale no. 302, 31 December 2025)
- Prefettura di Milano: 2026 heavy vehicle circulation restrictions (decree and annexes)
- Polizia di Stato: Viabilita Italia national road traffic centre updates
Rules can change on short notice. Verify with the official sources above before dispatch.