May 8, 2026: Metro, RER, Transilien, tram — update on closed stations and disruptions this public holiday Friday

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on May 5, 2026 at 06:13 p.m.
This Friday, May 8, 2026, is a public holiday in France. Here is the latest on disruptions and closed stations across the entire RATP public transport network in Paris and Île-de-France.

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Stations closed, service interruptions, or lines shutting down earlier than usual—whether on the metro lines, the RER, the Transilien or the tram, here’s what to expect on this Friday, May 8, 2026, in the Île-de-France public transport network, with the RATP’s alternatives laid out for different scenarios. You’re all set to enjoy this May 8 holiday without any transport surprises!

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Public transport disruptions in Paris and the Île-de-France region this Friday, May 8, 2026

What disruptions to Paris metro lines on Friday, May 8, 2026?

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Line 12
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What disruptions are expected on the RER lines this Friday, May 8, 2026?

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RER B
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RER C
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RER D line
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RER E
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What disruptions are expected on Transilien (TER) lines this Friday, May 8, 2026?

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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 tram lines this Friday, May 8, 2026?

T1

  • 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.

T2
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T3a tram line
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Line T4
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T7
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T9
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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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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 8, 2026

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