The ban will remain in effect overnight. The Paris Police Prefecture is extending the ban on processions, marches and undeclared gatherings in several areas of Paris until 6 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. The measure, which has been in force since 8 a.m. Thursday, was initially due to end at 8 p.m. The order No. 2026-01406 of October 22 changes the end time, citing the continued risk of public disorder and undeclared gatherings overnight, following the events of October 17 and 18.
This new text amends Order No. 2026-01403 of October 21, announced on Wednesday evening amid the high school and student protests. This is not a general curfew: the ban targets the presence and movement of people taking part in these unauthorized gatherings.
The areas covered by the scheme include, in particular:
These names serve as reference points: the boundaries to keep in mind are those of the areas annexed to the original order, which do not necessarily cover the entirety of the neighborhoods mentioned. The extension pushes the end of the ban to 6 a.m. on Friday, October 23.
This ban applies to people taking part in undeclared marches, parades and gatherings. It does not, in itself, amount to a general ban on going out or passing through these neighborhoods to work, shop or reach a train station. Any restrictions on movement imposed by a curfew are separate measures, with their own areas and hours.
Another order, No. 2026-01404, specifically bans the demonstration notified by Interfac IDF for this Thursday, October 22, which was due to run from Boulevard de l’Hôpital to Place de la Bastille.
For travel, the RATP has also announced that stations will close from 10 a.m. this Thursday, including Bastille, Saint-Paul and Chemin Vert. On the affected lines, trains will not stop, and connections will not be available. A service interruption has also been announced on line 10 between Gare d’Austerlitz and Jussieu.
Paris protest on October 22: Metro stations closed
Several Paris metro stations will close from 10 a.m. this Thursday, October 22, 2026, due to a protest by high school and university students, even though the demonstration is banned and as a security precaution. Bastille, Place d’Italie, Saint-Paul... The list of affected stations and the impact on connections. [Read more]
Before setting off, check your route on the RATP traffic information page, including any line changes. The ban on gatherings is now set to end at 6 a.m. on Friday, October 23, but this does not determine when stations will reopen. Service schedules should be checked with the transport operators.
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