Are you about to head out in the Paris region for the public holiday on Thursday, May 14, 2026? Here’s the rundown on the disruptions and closures planned for the RATP network on Ascension Day in Paris and Île-de-France.
In France, this Thursday, May 14, 2026 is a public holiday due to Ascension. As a result, many Parisians, Île-de-France residents and visitors are gearing up to make the most of the day off, roaming the Paris region far and wide. And for good reason: a raft of outings awaits, whether for Ascension Day itself or for the long weekend that follows for those who take the bridge. So on this May 14, 2026, there’s something for everyone: a fine restaurant, a standout exhibition, a bucolic stroll, or even a quirky activity—a wealth of ideas to turn this day off into a memorable one.
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But be careful if you plan to take the public transport, you’ll need to watch for the disruptions expected on the RATP lines. Due to works in particular, some stations may be closed. On certain lines, service could be interrupted and trains may run earlier than usual. Better to be safe than sorry, so here’s a quick rundown of the disruptions anticipated on the public transport network in Paris and the Île-de-France. Metro, RER, Tram or Transilien, here’s what to expect for this Thursday 14 May 2026.
What disruptions are expected on Paris’ metro lines this Ascension Thursday, May 14, 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 Ascension Thursday, May 14, 2026?
RER A
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RER B
- RER B: Châtelet to CDG2 Airport / Mitry - Claye, from January 5th to May 28th
Period: Weekdays from 10:45 PM onward.
Dates: From Monday, January 5th to Thursday, May 28th, excluding February 5th, April 6th, and May 1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, and 25th, 2026.
Traffic will be interrupted between Châtelet Les Halles and Aéroport C De Gaulle 2, as well as between Châtelet Les Halles and Mitry–Claye.
A replacement bus service will be available from Gare du Nord. For more information, visit the RER B website.
Reason: railway network maintenance.
RER C
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RER D line
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RER E line
- RER E: Nanterre – Villiers / Tournan, 27/04–10/07:
Period : on weekdays from 10:25 p.m.
Dates : Monday, April 27 to Friday, July 10
Traffic is suspended between Nanterre-la-Folie and Villiers-sur-Marne and between Nanterre-la-Folie and Tournan.
The last NATU train from Tournan to Nanterre-la-Folie is at 9:53 p.m.
The last NOVY train from Villiers-sur-Marne to Nanterre-la-Folie is at 10:25 p.m.
The last TONU train from Nanterre-la-Folie to Tournan is at 10:26 p.m.
The last VONY train from Nanterre-la-Folie to Villiers-sur-Marne is at 10:10 p.m.
A replacement bus service is in place:
- From Paris, reach Noisy-le-Grand Mont-d'Est (RER A) where the buses to Tournan depart;
- From Paris, reach Rosny-Bois-Perrier on Metro line 11 from which buses serve all stations up to Villiers-sur-Marne (direction Noisy-le-Grand Mont-d'Est RER A) ;
- From Tournan to Rosny-sous-Bois for Paris, reach Rosny-Bois-Perrier by bus and then take Metro line 11.
- From Villiers-sur-Marne to Rosny-sous-Bois, reach Rosny-Bois-Perrier by bus and then take Metro line 11 to reach Paris ;
- The last two buses from Tournan are bound for Gare de l'Est.
Reason : rail network works (CDG Express, rail renewal, track maintenance, Rosny-Bois-Perrier station accessibility, EOLE-specific works, Grand Paris at Nogent-le-Perrueux and Rosny-Bois-Perrier, Grand Paris Express at Bondy). - RER E: Nanterre to Chelles, April 27 to June 5:
Period : on weekdays from 10:45 p.m.
Dates : from Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, and from Monday, May 11 to Friday, June 5
Traffic is suspended between Nanterre-la-Folie and Chelles Gournay.
The last NOCY train from Chelles Gournay to Nanterre-la-Folie departs at 10:33 p.m.
The last CONY train from Nanterre-la-Folie to Chelles Gournay departs at 10:49 p.m.
A replacement bus service is in operation, serving the intermediate stations:
- From Chelles Gournay to Paris Gare de l'Est,
- From Paris, connect via Line 5 of the Métro at Bobigny–Pablo Picasso, where buses bound for Chelles Gournay depart.
Reason : railway works (rail replacement, Grand Paris Express at Chelles Gournay, Grand Paris at Nanterre-la-Folie).
What disruptions affect Transilien (TER) lines on Ascension Thursday, May 14, 2026?
TER Line H
- Line H Ermont/Pontoise/Persan suspended from 04/05 to 22/05, except 8 and 14:
Period: Monday to Friday from 11:35 PM to 4:30 AM
Dates: May 4 to May 22 except May 8 and May 14
Traffic is interrupted between Ermont and Persan via Valmondois and between Ermont and Pontoise.
A replacement bus service is set up at Ermont and Pontoise stations and between Ermont/Persan via Valmondois, with calls at intermediate stations.
Connection at Epinay-Villetaneuse with trains on the Ermont-Eaubonne line.
- Pontoise to Paris Nord will depart at 22:36.
- Paris Nord to Pontoise will depart at 22:41.
- Persan - Beaumont via Valmondois to Paris Nord will depart at 22:35.
- Paris Nord to Persan - Beaumont via Valmondois will depart at 22:26.
Motif : works on the railway network.
TER Line J
- Ligne J : Conflans Ste-Honorine <> Mantes la Jolie 30/04-25/05 :
Période : à partir de 20h50..
Dates : le jeudi 30 avril, les vendredis 1er et 08 mai, le jeudi 14 et lundi 25 mai.
Le trafic est interrompu entre Conflans Sainte-Honorine <> Mantes la Jolie.
Un service de bus de remplacement est mis en place entre Conflans Sainte-Honorine <> Mantes la Jolie, avec desserte des gares intermédiaires.
Les derniers trains à circuler normalement :
Jeudi 30 avril
- Paris Saint-Lazare vers Mantes la Jolie via Conflans Sainte-Honorine : 21h57
- Mantes la Jolie vers Paris Saint-Lazare via Conflans Sainte-Honorine : 22h19
Vendredi 1er et 08 mai
- Paris Saint-Lazare vers Mantes la Jolie via Conflans Sainte-Honorine : 20h51
- Mantes la Jolie vers Paris Saint-Lazare via Conflans Sainte-Honorine : 20h50
Information complémentaire :
- Le jeudi 14 et le lundi 25 mai, toute la journée, les trains missions Paris Saint-Lazare <> Mantes la Jolie via Conflans Sainte-Honorine sont rendus terminus en gare de Issou Porcheville. Bus de remplacement mis en place entre Issou Porcheville <> Mantes la Jolie.
Motif : travaux.
TER Line K
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TER Line L
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TER Line N
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TER Line P
- Line P: Paris-Est – Château-Thierry, 27 Apr–13 May:
Period: Weekdays from 10:00 PM
Dates: Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1 and Friday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 13
Traffic is suspended between Paris Est and Château-Thierry.
The last PIMO train from Château-Thierry to Paris Est is at 21:04.
The last ZIMO train from Paris Est to Château-Thierry is at 22:19.
The last ZIMO train from Paris Est to Château-Thierry on holidays is at 21:49.
A replacement bus service is in place, serving the intermediate stations.
Reason: railway works (preventive and corrective maintenance of the track and switches between Meaux and Château-Thierry).
TER Line R
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TER Line U
- Line U: La Défense <-> La Verrière on 1, 8, 14 and 25 May. :
Period : in the evening.
Dates : Friday, May 1, Friday, May 8, Thursday, May 14, and Monday, May 25.Dernier train au départ de La Verrière pour la Défense DEFI de 21h20.
Dernier train au départ de La Défense pour La Verrière VERI de 22h15.Le trafic est interrompu entre La Verrière et La Défense.
Un service de bus de remplacement est mis en place, avec desserte des gares intermédiaires.
Motif : travaux sur le réseau ferroviaire.
TER Line V
Aucune perturbation annoncée à ce jour.
What disruptions to tram lines on Ascension Thursday, May 14, 2026?
T1 tram line
- 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
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T5
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T6
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Line T7
- 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 tram line
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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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