May 1st, a public holiday in Paris: An update on metro, tram and RER stations closed this Friday

This May 1st, Labour Day, a public holiday for the French, to help you get around the capital, whether you’re taking part in or observing the inter-union demonstration, we take stock of which RATP stations will be closed this Friday, May 1, 2026. Construction work, exceptional closures—here’s what to expect on the public transport network.

The May 1, is the Labor Day, the international workers’ day, a public holiday in many countries celebrated with parades and protests that bring unions and citizens together. In Paris, an inter-union demonstration is organized each year through the streets of the capital.

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The May Day demonstration typically triggers traffic restrictions and some stations may be closed. Alongside this movement, the RATP works calendar, the Paris public transport network, can also be the source of disruptions whether on the metro lines, the RER, the Transilien or even the tram. To help you get around on this public holiday, whether you’re attending this demonstration or heading out in Île-de-France, here’s a summary of all closed stations for this Friday, May 1, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France.

Public transport disruptions in Paris and Île-de-France on Friday, May 1, 2026

What disruptions are expected on Paris metro lines on Friday, May 1, 2026?

Line 1
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Line 2
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Line 3
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Line 3bis
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Line 4
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Line 5
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Line 6
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Line 7
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Line 7bis
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Line 8
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Line 9
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Line 10
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Line 11
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Line 12
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Line 13
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Line 14
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What disruptions are expected on the RER lines this Friday, May 1, 2026?

RER A line
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RER B
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RER C

RER C: Adjusted transport plan from 30 March to 29 May:
From Monday, March 30 to Friday, May 29: a few service reductions are planned on the Paris-Austerlitz/Brétigny axis. Evolution of the reductions starting Monday, March 30:
The ZANI trains scheduled at 07:33 and 08:02 from Brétigny are cancelled.
The BALI trains scheduled at 17:46 and 18:16 from Paris-Austerlitz are cancelled.
Two KNAK trains will make an extra stop at Saint-Michel-sur-Orge and Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. Their passage times between Dourdan and Brétigny will be moved forward by one to two minutes. These are the 07:14 and 07:27 departures from Dourdan.
Before heading to the station, we recommend checking your train timetable on the Ile-de-France Mobilités app, the Transilien.com site, SNCF Connect, or your mobility app. Motif: Trains retained in maintenance workshops

RER D
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RER E
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What disruptions are expected on Transilien (TER) lines this Friday, May 1, 2026?

TER Line H
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TER Line J
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TER Line K
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TER Line L
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TER Line N
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TER Line P
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TER Line R
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TER line U
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TER Line V
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What disruptions are expected on the tram lines this Friday, May 1, 2026?

Tram T1: Safety Measures - Service Disruption:
Traffic disrupted between Asnières - Quatre Routes and Saint-Denis station due to damage caused by a third party. Service restoration is expected by the end of summer 2026. Replacement buses will operate between Asnières–Gennevilliers–Les Courtilles and Villeneuve-la-Garenne Town Hall.

Line T2
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T3a
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T3b
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T4 tram line
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T5
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T6
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Tramway T7: Information - Other:
Due to works, the elevator at Orly Airport station is out of service.
We advise people with reduced mobility or who have trouble moving around to:
- take Line 14 of the metro to Orly Airport station, fully accessible (special fare)
- alight at the T7 tram stop Coeur dOrly, which is equipped with elevators.

T8
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Line T9
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Line T10
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T11 Express
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T12
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T13
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T14
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