The May holidays 2025 bring a season of well-deserved rest — but also special challenges for the transport and logistics industry. Across Europe, multiple countries will enforce truck driving bans to ease holiday traffic and ensure safety.
Proper planning can help avoid costly delays and fines.
Here is a detailed guide to truck restrictions in Europe for May 2025, country by country.
Truck Driving Bans in Poland
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April 30 – 18:00–22:00
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May 1 – Labour Day – 8:00–22:00
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May 2 – 18:00–22:00
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May 3 – Constitution Day – 8:00–22:00
European Truck Driving Restrictions by Country
Austria
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May 1 – 00:00–22:00
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May 3, 10, 17, 24 – Saturdays – 15:00–24:00
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May 4, 11, 18 – Sundays – 00:00–22:00
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May 28 – 7:00–22:00 (on A12, A13, A14 highways)
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May 29 – Ascension Day – 00:00–22:00
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Night bans from 00:00–5:00 and 22:00–24:00
Croatia
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Restrictions apply on April 30, May 1, May 29, and May 30 mainly in afternoon and evening hours.
Czech Republic
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May 1, 4, 8, 11, 18, 25 – 13:00–22:00 on Sundays and public holidays.
France
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Extended weekend and holiday bans, beginning the evening before major holidays.
Greece
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Special holiday restrictions with afternoon travel bans for heavy trucks.
Liechtenstein
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Full-day driving bans on May 1, 4, and 29.
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Night bans in effect.
Luxembourg
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Complex bans depending on travel direction to France or Germany and public holidays.
Germany
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May 1, 4, 11, 18, 25, 29 – Truck bans from 00:00–22:00.
Romania
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April 30 (18:00–22:00) and May 1 (6:00–22:00) on DN7 route.
Slovakia
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Standard Sunday and public holiday bans, from 00:00–22:00.
Slovenia
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May 1, 2, 4, 11, 18, 25 – Truck bans from 8:00–22:00.
Switzerland
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Full-day truck bans on May 4, 11, 18, and 29.
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Night travel bans remain in force.
Hungary
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Heavy goods vehicles restrictions from late evening through holidays and Sundays.
Italy
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May 1, 4, 11, 18, 25 – Truck driving ban from 9:00–22:00.
Important Reminder for Transport Companies
Truck traffic bans can change based on updated local regulations.
We strongly advise checking official transport announcements before setting out on any route to avoid last-minute disruptions.
Plan Your May 2025 Logistics With Confidence
If you need support in route planning, scheduling deliveries, or ensuring compliance during the May 2025 driving bans, our expert team is here to assist you.
We offer solutions to help keep your operations smooth, timely, and cost-effective during this busy period.