General Strike in Mallorca on 11 November 2026: What You Need to Know
A nationwide general strike on Wednesday, 11 November, will affect public transport and potentially other services across Mallorca. Here’s what you need to know before making plans.
If you’re travelling around Mallorca tomorrow, Wednesday 11 November, it’s worth checking your route before leaving home. A general strike across Spain is expected to cause disruption, with reduced bus, train and metro services confirmed across the island.
The Balearic Government has announced minimum transport services to maintain essential connections, but several departures will be cancelled and some routes will not operate.
Why is there a general strike?
The nationwide strike has been called by trade unions and participating social organisations to demand action on issues including the rising cost of living, housing affordability, wages, working conditions and public services.
The strike will take place throughout Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
🚌 EMT Palma – City Buses
Palma’s municipal bus network will be affected by the strike.
EMT Palma has confirmed that adjusted timetables will be published on its official website and app.
Passengers should check their specific routes before travelling and allow additional time for possible delays.
Updates: EMT Palma
🚌 TIB – Interurban Buses Across Mallorca
TIB buses will operate according to Sunday and public-holiday timetables, rather than their usual weekday schedules.
There are several important exceptions:
- Lines 341, 342, 441 and 442: Special timetables adapted to connecting train services.
- Lines 343d (Santa Eugènia–Santa Maria), 431d (Algaida–Llucmajor), 518 (Sa Ràpita–Campos), 519d (Cala Pi–Llucmajor) and 331 (Alaró–Orient): No service on Wednesday.
Check the timetable for your specific route, particularly if you depend on a bus to reach work, school or an appointment.
Timetables: TIB Mallorca
🚆 Trains and Metro – Reduced Services
Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) will operate reduced train and metro services throughout the day.
Metro:
- 10:00–12:00 and 17:00–19:00: Minimum service equivalent to 50% of normal weekday frequencies.
- Remaining hours: Approximately 80% of normal weekday services maintained.
Trains (Palma–Inca–Manacor–sa Pobla):
- 10:00–12:00 and 17:00–19:00: Reduced services, with weekend/public-holiday-equivalent provision.
- Remaining hours: Approximately 80% of normal weekday services maintained.
All specifically cancelled train departures are on the Palma–Inca route, in both directions. Connections between Palma and Inca will still be available through trains operating to and from Manacor and sa Pobla.
The following scheduled departures have been cancelled:
Palma → Inca: 06:55, 07:35, 07:55, 08:15, 08:35, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:15, 13:35, 13:55, 15:55, 16:15, 17:15, 17:35, 17:55, 18:55, 19:55 and 20:55.
Inca → Palma: 07:42, 08:22, 08:42, 09:02, 09:22, 09:42, 12:32, 13:32, 14:22, 14:42, 16:42, 17:02, 18:02, 18:22, 18:48, 19:42, 20:42 and 21:42.
Metro Intermodal → Parc Bit: 06:35, 08:55, 09:55, 10:15, 10:55, 11:35, 12:15, 12:55, 13:35, 16:15, 16:55, 17:35, 18:15, 18:55, 20:15 and 21:15.
Metro Parc Bit → Intermodal: 06:53, 09:13, 10:13, 10:33, 11:13, 11:53, 12:33, 13:13, 13:53, 16:33, 17:13, 17:53, 18:33, 19:13, 20:33 and 21:33.
Timetables: Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca
🎒 What About Schools?
The general strike may also affect schools and educational services, depending on staff participation.
School transport services have been assigned a minimum service of 100% of scheduled daily journeys. However, this does not necessarily mean that lessons and other school activities will operate as usual.
Families should check directly with their school for any changes.
✈️ Airport Transfers and Other Transport
The Government has also established minimum services for other transport operations:
- Airport and port transfers: A minimum of 35% applies to certain discretionary bus transport services serving airports and the ports of Palma and Alcúdia.
- Ferrocarril de Sóller: A minimum of two complete return journeys on the Palma–Bunyola–Sóller route.
- Essential deliveries: Transport of medicines, healthcare supplies, fuel and basic food products will be protected through minimum-service arrangements.
Anyone travelling to or from Palma Airport should check their transfer arrangements in advance. The 35% provision relates to certain bus services, not airline flight schedules.
📲 Where to Find Official Updates
Transport schedules may be updated, so we recommend checking the official websites before travelling:
- EMT Palma: www.emtpalma.cat
- TIB interurban buses: www.tib.org
- SFM trains and metro: www.trensfm.com
- Balearic Government announcement: Official minimum-service information
Our tip: Allow extra travel time, double-check connections and confirm any important appointments or activities before setting off. A little planning today could save a lot of waiting around tomorrow.
