London Tube Strike Schedule
Confirmed strike dates for London Underground drivers. All lines are affected.
Last updated: 21 April 2026
What to expect
All strikes run 12:00 midday to 12:00 midday the next day. A reduced service will run on most lines but will be less frequent, very busy, and you may not be able to board the first train.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (strike starts)
Morning
Normal service
Late morning
Services ramping down
Afternoon
Significant disruption
Evening
Finish travel by 20:00
Wednesdays & Fridays (recovery)
Morning
No service before 07:30
Late morning
Significant disruption
Afternoon
Services recovering
Evening
Normal service
Set up free strike alerts for your line - know the moment disruption starts and when service resumes.
April 2026
APR
21
Tuesday 21 April LIVE
Normal morning. Strike from 12:00. Aim to finish travel by 20:00.
APR
22
Wednesday 22 April UPCOMING
No service before 07:30. Disruption until midday. Recovering by evening.
APR
23
Thursday 23 April UPCOMING
Normal morning. Strike from 12:00. Aim to finish travel by 20:00.
APR
24
Friday 24 April UPCOMING
No service before 07:30. Disruption until midday. Recovering by evening.
May 2026
MAY
19
Tuesday 19 May UPCOMING
Normal morning. Strike from 12:00. Aim to finish travel by 20:00.
MAY
20
Wednesday 20 May UPCOMING
No service before 07:30. Disruption until midday. Recovering by evening.
MAY
21
Thursday 21 May UPCOMING
Normal morning. Strike from 12:00. Aim to finish travel by 20:00.
MAY
22
Friday 22 May UPCOMING
No service before 07:30. Disruption until midday. Recovering by evening.
June 2026
JUN
16
Tuesday 16 June UPCOMING
Normal morning. Strike from 12:00. Aim to finish travel by 20:00.
JUN
17
Wednesday 17 June UPCOMING
No service before 07:30. Disruption until midday. Recovering by evening.
JUN
18
Thursday 18 June UPCOMING
Normal morning. Strike from 12:00. Aim to finish travel by 20:00.
JUN
19
Friday 19 June UPCOMING
No service before 07:30. Disruption until midday. Recovering by evening.
All Underground lines affected. No service expected on Piccadilly and Circle lines. No service on Metropolitan (Baker Street - Aldgate) or Central (White City - Liverpool Street).
Running normally: Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, buses, and trams.
Last strike impact
11
lines affected
Suspended
worst status
21 Apr 2026
date
Lines affected: Circle, Piccadilly, District, Jubilee, Central, Metropolitan, Victoria, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Waterloo & City
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How to prepare for a tube strike
- Set up alerts for your lines so you know the moment disruption starts and when service resumes.
- Check your line status before leaving - services can change quickly during industrial action.
- On strike days, travel before midday or after 21:00 the next day to avoid the worst disruption.
- Consider the Elizabeth line, DLR, and Overground as alternatives - they are sometimes less affected.
- Buses and river services usually run normally during tube strikes.
- If you can work from home on strike days, that is the most reliable option.