General strike, 11 December 2025
Checked by Roshid on 9 October 2026
- Status
- Over
- When
- 11 December 2025
- Affects
- Metro de Lisboa, CP trains, Buses, Airports
Portugal's first general strike in 12 years, called jointly by the CGTP and UGT union confederations against changes to the labour laws. The cabin crew union said about 400 flights were cancelled.
What to do
On general-strike days, flights can be cancelled too. Check with your airline before leaving for the airport.
For how strikes in Lisbon usually play out, and what keeps running, see what still runs during a strike in Lisbon.