09/11/2026
This coming Wednesday 11 November there is set to be a national strike across Spain.
The strike may affect flights & baggage staff, public transport, hotels, attractions, restaurants and other services.
Before you travel or make any plans on that day, check ahead if you can to see if services are still operating. In addition to some things not being open or accessible, expect marches and protests in central Barcelona on that day.
It may be inconvenient if you're travelling in Spain at that time, but take a moment to understand why people have decided that a strike is necessary:
➡️Why is there a general strike in Spain on 11 November?
Spain is facing a major housing crisis, with rents and property prices increasingly unaffordable for many people.
Trade unions and tenants' organisations have called a 24-hour nationwide general strike to demand more affordable housing, better wages and measures to tackle the rising cost of living.
The strike follows widespread protests over evictions and the failure of parliament to approve proposed housing measures. The case of an 87-year-old woman evicted from her home in Madrid, who subsequently died, has become a particularly powerful symbol of the crisis and the people have decided that enough is enough.
The organisers want the government and employers to take action to ensure that people can afford a decent home on their wages. I hope it works!
