Transport in Paris and in the Île-de-France region is once again expected to be capricious this weekend. On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026, works will cut sections of the RER and Transilien, Metro Line 6 will be closed all day Sunday, and a mobilization against the cost of living is planned for Saturday, the day of the main departures for the holidays.
Outages extend far beyond Paris. They are hitting Essonne, Val-de-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise and Seine-Saint-Denis.
Good news compared with last weekend: the RER C and the RER E are once again running through Paris during the day. The bottleneck shifts to the southern end of the RER C, around Orly, and to Transilien lines N and P. Before you head out, a quick check with Île-de-France Mobilités, the RATP or Transilien SNCF remains the best move.
As of today, no strike notice has been announced for Saturday at either RATP or SNCF. SNCF Voyageurs told our editors that no disruptions are planned on its side. Traffic will therefore largely depend on the scheduled works, detailed below.
The day, nevertheless, remains one to watch. Launched on social networks by groups claiming the Yellow Vests movement, the October 17 mobilization is initially aimed at the surge in fuel prices. Demands have broadened to wages, public services, and purchasing power, and the CGT has issued a call to take part. High school students, who have been in the streets since the start of the new term, have also mentioned this date, though there has been no official appeal from their organizations.
As of October 13, no protest had been registered in Paris. Any potential route will be published on the Préfecture de police website. Beware of routes circulating on social media: none have any official status.
The real risk lies in last-minute station closures. During the October 13 protest, the prefecture shut down eight metro stations, often without warning. On Saturday, a quick check of the Bonjour RATP traffic info right before you head out can save you from waiting on the platform. All we know about that day is gathered in our piece on the October 17 strike.
On the aviation front, holidaymakers can breathe a sigh of relief. The strike notice for pilots and cabin crew, slated for October 17–21, was suspended on the evening of October 9 by the inter-union, according to TourMaG. The unions, however, caution that action could be back on the table if the government's commitments are not honored.
The Line 6 goes for another pause for modernization works, across its entire length and all day Sunday, October 18. This time, there’s no rush to block buses: according to Paris Zigzag, replacement buses will run between Charles de Gaulle-Étoile and La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle.
To circumnavigate Paris without her, the ligne 2 remains her natural northern twin. The two lines form a loop and meet at Étoile and Nation. The view of the Eiffel Tower from the Bir-Hakeim viaduct will have to wait until Monday.
Note for readers: starting Monday, October 19, and through October 25 inclusive, Line 2 will be suspended between Père Lachaise and Barbès-Rochechouart for renovation work.
The RER B has no announced closures this weekend. The other four lines are affected, with a problem area south of the RER C, on the road to Orly Airport.
More information on the A line's website.
To reach Orly this weekend, Line 14 of the metro remains the easiest option from central Paris. The details are listed on the RER C traffic information page and on our real-time coverage.
The full closure schedule is published by Bonjour RATP, with live updates on our dedicated RER D page.
During the day, traveling across Paris on the RER E is once again possible, unlike last weekend. Real-time updates on the line are available on our site.
Two lines account for most of the weekend service cuts. Line N, toward Yvelines, loses its segment between Paris and Versailles. Line P, toward Seine-et-Marne, no longer serves Coulommiers or Provins for much of the time.
To work around the disruption, SNCF recommends using line U, extended to Rambouillet, the RER C, or line V.
Saturday marks the start of the All Saints’ Day holidays. Parisian stations and airports will see a surge of departures, and the real risk to the day’s travel lies on the roads. Should protests or blockades near oil depots occur, journeys by car, taxi or ride-hailing to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, Orly and the stations could stretch. Road traffic is updated live on Sytadin, terminals on Paris Aéroport, and long-distance trains on SNCF Connect.
In Paris’s 15th district, the Mondial de l’Auto is in its closing days at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, with doors set to shut on Sunday, October 18. Expect packed trains on line 12 and on tram lines T2 and T3a. On Sunday, the Vincennes forest semi-marathon will also trigger road closures in eastern Paris, with bus detours heading toward the 12th arrondissement and Val-de-Marne.
Good news, however, for Seine-Saint-Denis and Essonne: the social movements that had been disrupting the T11 and T14 tram services on weekdays are set to end this Friday, October 16.
Substitute buses are planned on most of the affected sections. Their stops and timetables appear in the Île-de-France Mobilités, RATP, and Transilien apps. On Saturday, it’s wise to have a backup plan if you need to traverse central Paris in the afternoon, in case stations are closed at the prefecture’s request.
For a quick snapshot, see all the week’s disruptions and our daily traffic update, continuously refreshed. For visitors just passing through, our guide on transport options since the end of the paper ticket helps you choose the right option.
These detours are not insurmountable, provided you know them before you head out. To make the most of this first long weekend, dip into our ideas for Saturday, check the Sunday program, explore family-friendly weekend outings, or browse our 10 free outings in October.
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Friday October 16, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Friday October 16, 2026. [Read more]
Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region gears up for a busy week from October 12 to 18, 2026, with a high school and university student demonstration on Tuesday, a mobilization announced for Saturday, and extensive works on the metro, the RER and the Transilien network. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From October 17, 2026 to October 18, 2026
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Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Friday October 16, 2026
Metro, RER: protests and disruptions from October 12 to 18, 2026
