May Day march in Paris: 11 metro stations closed this Friday from noon.

This May 1, 2026, Labor Day, a large demonstration organized by the inter-union coalition is under way in the streets of Paris. The consequence? RATP has announced the closure of several metro stations. Here’s more on the four metro lines involved and the 11 stations affected by these disruptions.

This Friday is Labour Day! An opportunity for many to enjoy a three-day extended weekend, and for others to take to the streets for the traditional May Day march. Every year, the inter-union umbrella calls people to hit the streets to defend workers’ rights.

This Friday, May 1, 2026, the march is set to kick off at 2 p.m. from the Place de la République in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, heading toward the Place de la Nation in the 12th. To ensure the smooth running of the demonstration, the Police Prefecture has issued an order temporarily altering the parking restrictions on several streets along the route.

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Meanwhile, the RATP has announced the closure of several metro stations. In total, four lines and 11 stations will be affected by these disruptions planned for this Friday starting at 12:00 PM.

On line 3, the stop will not serve the stations Parmentier, Rue Saint-Maur et Temple. On line 5, the stations Oberkampf, Richard-Lenoir et Bréguet-Sabin will be closed. The same disruptions affect the station Filles du Calvaire on ligne 8. Finally, on the ligne 9, the stop will not serve the stations Charonne, Rue des Boulets, Saint-Ambroise et Voltaire. Access to the Oberkampf station will also be closed, and transfers will be impossible. RATP specifies that the reopening of these stations "se fera sur ordre de la Préfecture de Police".

May Day protest in Paris: Metro stations will close from noon

Line 3

Parmentier
Saint-Maur Street
Temple

Line 5

Bréguet-Sabin
Oberkampf (no transfers available at the station)
Richard-Lenoir

Line 8

Daughters of Calvary

Line 9

Charonne
Oberkampf (no transfers possible at this station)
Rue des Boulets
Saint-Ambroise
Voltaire

Additionally, service on Line 4 is suspended through May 1, inclusive, between Châtelet and Barbès–Rochechouart due to maintenance work.

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