July 2026 in Europe is one of the most challenging months for international transport due to a combination of summer weekend bans, Sunday restrictions, public holidays and seasonal regulations in tourist countries . Different countries have different regimes for freight transport, especially for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes.
This material contains a complete calendar of truck bans in Europe for July 2026.
Germany — truck bans in July 2026
- Summer Saturdays
When: every Saturday in July 2026
Time: 07:00 – 20:00
Valid on motorways and federal roads
Applies to vehicles over 7.5 tons - Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid throughout the country
Applies to transport over 7.5 tons
Austria — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid throughout the country
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Nighttime restrictions
Time: 22:00 – 05:00
Valid daily on most roads
Applies to trucks - Summer intensification (July)
Additional restrictions in tourist regions and on transit routes
Especially routes through Tyrol and the Alps
Important:
Austria is a transit country, so control is very strict, especially for international transportation through the Alps.
Italy — truck bans in July 2026
- Summer weekend restrictions
Time: Usually Saturday and Sunday
Operates at different times depending on the date (scheduled in summer) - Daytime restrictions in July
Often: 08:00 – 16:00 or 07:00 – 22:00 (depending on the day)
Especially on weekends and public holidays - Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons
Important:
In July, Italy has an enhanced summer regime due to the tourist season (travel to the coast and the south), so restrictions may be longer on weekends.
Switzerland — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 24:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Night ban
Time: 22:00 – 05:00
Valid daily
Applies to trucks over 3.5 tons and 7.5 tons depending on the type of vehicle - General regime
There are no “free weekends” for transit freight traffic in Switzerland
The country has constantly strict restrictions throughout the year
Important:
Switzerland is one of the strictest countries in Europe for freight transit, so traffic is often planned only during permitted daytime windows.
Poland — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid throughout the country
Applies to trucks over 12 tons - Pre-holiday days
Time: usually 18:00 – 22:00 (may vary)
Valid only before public holidays - Holidays
Complete ban on the movement of trucks over 12 tons
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Important:
There are no separate “summer Saturday bans” in July 2026, as in France or Germany. The main control is on Sundays, holidays, and pre-holiday hours.
Czech Republic — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Summer holidays (July–August)
Additional restrictions on motorways during the holiday period
Usually:
- Friday: evening hours
- Saturday: morning hours
- Pre-holiday days
Partial restrictions in the evening (depends on the holiday)
Importantly,
the Czech Republic does not have a solid “full summer ban,” but in July there are enhanced weekend restrictions due to transit traffic to Poland, Austria, and Slovakia.
Slovakia — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Summer weekend restrictions
In July, there may be increased restrictions on major routes during the tourist season.
Typically, these are:
- Friday evening
- Saturday morning
- Sunday completely
- Pre-holiday days
Partial restrictions in the evening
Important:
Slovakia is a transit country between the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Austria, so in July, control on the corridors is very strict, especially on highways.
Hungary — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Summer weekend restrictions
In July, there is often an enhanced regime due to tourist transit.
Usually:
- Friday: from the evening
- Saturday: partly afternoon
- Sunday: complete ban
- Pre-holiday days
Partial restrictions in the evening (depends on the specific holiday)
Important:
Hungary is a key transit corridor (Austria – Romania – Balkans), so control is being tightened in July, especially on the M1, M3, M5, M7 highways.
Slovenia — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Summer weekend restrictions
Increased highway restrictions may apply in July due to tourist traffic
Typically: Friday evening, Saturday morning, all of Sunday - Pre-holiday days
Partial evening restrictions
Important:
Slovenia is a transit country between Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Hungary, so controls are being tightened on the main corridors in July.
Croatia — truck bans in July 2026
- Summer tourist mode
Time: often Friday – Sunday (daytime hours, depends on the date)
Operates on main roads to the coast - Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid throughout the country - Additional restrictions during the season
Temporary bans may be introduced in July due to tourist flows (especially the Adriatic direction)
Importantly
, Croatia has one of the strictest summer regimes in the Balkans due to sea tourism.
Romania — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid throughout the country - Summer restrictions due to heat
In July, daytime bans are possible on certain roads (mainly on hot days) - Regional restrictions
may apply on routes to the Black Sea during the tourist season
Important:
Restrictions are not always permanent – they often depend on temperature and route.
Bulgaria — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid throughout the country - Summer restrictions due to heat.
Possible daytime bans on major highways in extreme heat. - Tourist season
Restrictions are tightening on routes to the Black Sea
Important:
In July, control depends on weather conditions and traffic flow.
Spain — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide (partially depends on the region) - Summer road restrictions
Some highways have weekend restrictions (Saturday/Sunday), especially in tourist areas - Regional bans
Catalonia, Madrid and the coast may have their own additional rules
Important:
Spain has one of the most complex “regional” regimes — the rules depend on the autonomy and the route.
Portugal — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - City restrictions
Additional local restrictions are possible in large cities.
Important
The system is simple: the main emphasis is on Sundays and holidays.
Belgium — truck bans in July 2026
- Sundays and holidays
There are almost no general time restrictions (except Sundays and holidays) - Urban zones
Additionally, there are environmental zones (LEZ) in cities
Importantly,
Belgium has one of the most lenient regimes in the EU.
Netherlands — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 (mostly only these restrictions) - Additional rules
Sometimes local restrictions in cities
Important:
There are no summer weekend restrictions.
Luxembourg — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Additional restrictions
Sometimes synchronized with France and Germany on transit corridors
Denmark — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - City restrictions
Additional rules in Copenhagen and major cities
Sweden — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Urban ecozones
Restrictions in city centers
Norway — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Additional restrictions
Night curfews and tunnel rules
Finland — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Estonia — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Latvia — truck traffic bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Lithuania — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Additionally
Sometimes restrictions on weekends during hot periods
Ireland — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Additionally
Local City Restrictions in Dublin and major cities
United Kingdom — truck bans in July 2026
- There are almost no national curfews
. The main restrictions are local. - Urban zones
Restrictions in London and other cities (environmental zones, night rules)
Serbia — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Summer season
Additional restrictions on transit corridors are possible
Bosnia and Herzegovina – truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Additionally
Local restrictions on individual routes
Montenegro — truck traffic bans in July 2026
- Summer tourist regime
Daily restrictions on the coast (especially weekends) - Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
North Macedonia — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Albania — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Summer season
Possible restrictions on the coast due to tourism
Moldova — truck traffic bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Ukraine — truck traffic bans in July 2026
- Holidays and official weekends
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - Summer restrictions
Temporary restrictions in the heat on certain roads (weight/temperature) are possible
Turkey — truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00 - City restrictions
Strict rules in Istanbul, Ankara and tourist regions - Summer season
Additional restrictions may apply due to heavy traffic to the coast
Andorra — truck traffic bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Valid nationwide
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Summer season
Possible local restrictions due to tourist traffic in mountainous areas
Monaco — truck bans in July 2026
- City restrictions
Permanent restrictions for transit freight traffic - Access
Trucks are only allowed with permits or for local deliveries
Liechtenstein – truck bans in July 2026
- Sunday and holidays
Time: 00:00 – 22:00
Applies to trucks over 7.5 tons - Nighttime restrictions
Time: 22:00 – 05:00
Agreed with Switzerland and Austria
San Marino — truck bans in July 2026
- Local restrictions
City rules for freight transport - Transit
Limited, depends on permits
Vatican City — truck bans in July 2026
- Virtually complete ban on transit
Only official and special transport allowed
| Country | Ban (July 2026) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Weekends + holidays (usually Sunday 00:00–22:00) | There are almost no summer Saturday bans. |
| Austria | Sunday + holidays + night restrictions | There are regional bans (Tyrol) |
| Italy | Summer weekend (Saturday/Sunday, calendar hours) | Extended summer restrictions in effect in July |
| Switzerland | Sunday + night (22:00–05:00) | Very strict permanent bans |
| Poland | Holidays + pre-holiday days | Mostly not weekend but holiday restrictions |
| Czech Republic | Sunday + holidays | Additionally, sometimes pre-holiday |
| Slovakia | Sunday + holidays | Similar to the Czech Republic |
| Hungary | Weekends + holidays (summer enhanced mode) | Often 10:00 PM Fri – 10:00 PM Sun |
| Slovenia | Sunday + holidays | Additional summer restrictions on motorways |
| Croatia | Seasonal summer bans (weekends, heat) | Especially during the tourist season |
| Romania | Holidays + some roads in the heat | Restrictions depend on the route |
| Bulgaria | Holidays + weekends on highways | Summer restrictions due to heat |
| Spain | Saturdays/Sundays on certain roads | Local seasonal bans |
| Portugal | Sunday + holidays | Plus city restrictions |
| Belgium | Sunday + holidays | Pan-European standard |
| Netherlands | Sunday + some holidays | Minimum restrictions |
| Luxembourg | Sunday + holidays | Often together with Germany/France |
| Denmark | Sunday + holidays | General prohibitions |
| Sweden | Sunday + night restrictions | Additionally, city bans |
| Norway | Sunday + holidays | Plus some tunnel restrictions |
| Finland | Sunday + holidays | Easy mode |
| Estonia | Sunday + holidays | Baltic Standard Limits |
| Latvia | Sunday + holidays | Similar to Estonia |
| Lithuania | Sunday + holidays | Summer restrictions are rare |
| Ireland | Sunday + holidays | No seasonal restrictions |
| Great Britain | Local restrictions (cities) | There are almost no general weekend bans. |
| Serbia | Sunday + holidays | Balkan standard |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sunday + holidays | Local restrictions |
| Montenegro | Summer daytime restrictions (tourism) | Especially the coast |
| North Macedonia | Sunday + holidays | General restrictions |
| Albania | Sunday + holidays | Summer restrictions on the coast |
| Moldova | Holidays + weekends | Simple mode |
| Ukraine | Holidays + local restrictions | Plus weight restrictions in the heat |
| Turkey | Sunday + holidays + city bans | Strong restrictions in cities |
| Andorra | Sunday + travel restrictions | Low traffic volume |
| Monaco | City restrictions | Virtually permanent transit bans |
| Liechtenstein | Sunday + night | Agreed with Switzerland/Austria |
| San Marino | Local restrictions | Minimum |
| Vatican | A de facto transit ban | Only official transport |
Truck ban in Europe in July 2026: full calendar by country