London Underground Strike: Exact Dates Tube Drivers Will Strike Over Christmas Revealed

London Underground Strike: Exact Dates Tube Drivers Will Strike Over Christmas Revealed

By Nazarene John | TrendSabi
Published: 7 November 2026

Londoners are set for Christmas chaos after Tube drivers announced 8 days of strikes over the festive period and into the New Year.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) confirmed on Friday, November 6, that its London Underground drivers will stage a series of 24-hour walkouts in a long-running dispute over working arrangements.

Each strike will start at noon and run for 24 hours, meaning each strike will hit the afternoon and evening of the first day, plus the morning rush hour the next day.

Full List Of London Underground Strike Dates

• Thursday, 26 November 2026 – 12pm to 12pm Friday 27 November
• Thursday, 17 December 2026 – 12pm to 12pm Friday 18 December
• Saturday, 19 December 2026 – 12pm to 12pm Sunday 20 December
• Monday, 4 January 2027 – 12pm to 12pm Tuesday 5 January
• Wednesday, 6 January 2027 – 12pm to 12pm Thursday 7 January
• Wednesday, 17 February 2027 – 12pm to 12pm Thursday 18 February
• Tuesday, 23 February 2027 – 12pm to 12pm Wednesday 24 February
• Thursday, 25 February 2027 – 12pm to 12pm Friday 26 February

Why Are Tube Drivers Striking Over Christmas?

The dispute is over Transport for London’s (TfL) plan to introduce a four-day working week for drivers.

TfL says the plan is voluntary. But RMT says it is an attack on drivers’ working conditions.

According to RMT, under the new plans drivers face longer time driving trains, longer duties, earlier starts, later finishes, and short-notice changes to shifts.

“London Underground is attempting to dress up a wholesale attack on drivers’ working conditions as a voluntary four-day week.”

– Eddie Dempsey, RMT General Secretary

Which Lines Will Be Affected?

TfL has not yet confirmed exactly which lines will run on the strike days.

But based on the last strike in this same dispute, passengers should expect a reduced service across most lines, with no service on the Circle line, Piccadilly line, and parts of the Metropolitan and Central lines.

The other drivers’ union, ASLEF, has accepted the changes, so its drivers are NOT striking. That is why some trains may still run.

What About Buses, Elizabeth Line, Overground And DLR?

This strike is for Tube drivers only.

Buses, Elizabeth line, London Overground and DLR are NOT part of this action and are expected to run normally, though they will be busier than usual.

Will The Strikes Be Cancelled?

Yes, it is possible.

Tube strikes are sometimes suspended if talks make progress. Passengers are advised to check TfL’s website the day before they travel.

Why December 17 And 19 Are The Worst Days

The two December strikes fall in the last week of Christmas shopping.

December 19 is a Saturday and the last Saturday before Christmas – one of the busiest shopping days of the year in London.

If you are travelling to London for Christmas shopping, plan ahead and allow extra time.

Source: RMT / TfL

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