Situation today (26 October 2026)
- Announced strikes: no new one in the sources checked on 26 October 2026.
- National strikes in 2026: 24 June (FNV) and 9 September (24 hours, NS and ProRail among others, CNV and FNV), against cuts to WW and WIA.
- What next: according to CNV the actions continue; according to the press the government reversed part of the cuts, but unions demand all of them be withdrawn.
- NS pay deal: the 2025 dispute ended with an agreement in August 2025, so a strike over the NS collective agreement is not on the agenda.
Calendar
| Date | Event | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | National public transport strike (FNV) | Past |
| 9 September 2026 | 24-hour public transport strike, including NS and ProRail | Past |
| Nov 2026 to Jan 2027 | New public transport or NS strike | No date found on 26 October |
| August 2025 | NS pay agreement | 2025 dispute closed |
What to do on a strike day
- Getting to Schiphol: the train to Amsterdam Centraal usually takes 15 to 20 minutes; without trains you are left with taxi, Uber and hotel shuttles. Flights are not hit by a train strike.
- In the city: in a national strike trams, metro and buses (GVB) stop too; Amsterdam is easy to explore on foot or by bike. Details in Getting around Amsterdam.
- An outing that does not depend on transport: a canal cruise starts in the centre and needs no train.
Rights and preparation
Keep your ticket and contact NS; the conditions for a strike are published case by case on ns.nl. If you have a flight, allow at least two extra hours and consider sleeping the night before in a hotel near Schiphol. The city-wide picture is in Strikes and disruptions in Amsterdam.
What to do safely during the transport strike
Here is a plan B to keep your trip going without taking risks.
- Outing that does not depend on the strike: Zaanse Schans, Volendam and Marken, organised trip with transport included, no train or bus to book yourself.
- Airport transfer: transfer from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, no train, metro or bus to catch.
- Calm hotel, free cancellation: hotels in Oud-Zuid, quiet area, refundable if your plans change.
FAQ
Is there a train strike in the Netherlands tomorrow?
As of 26 October 2026 we found none announced. Check ns.nl, the NS app and 9292 the day before.
Do trains to Schiphol run during a strike?
In a national public transport strike hardly any trains run; take a taxi, Uber or hotel shuttle.
Sources checked on 26 October 2026: CNV (3 September 2026 news item on the rail strike), Treinreiziger.nl, NOS. We found no new strike date. This page will be updated as soon as a strike is announced.
