Teachers' strikes planned across Catalonia in May and June

Teachers in Catalonia will hold three general strikes in May and June, with further regional action expected. They are demanding better working conditions and smaller class.

Neus Vidal 7 May 2026 · 1 min read

Teachers protesting with signs in front of a school building in Catalonia — Teachers in Catalonia are calling for better working conditions and smaller class sizes.

Teachers across Catalonia are set to strike on 12 May, 27 May, and 5 June, according to the Department of Education. These dates are part of a wider series of protests organised by teaching unions.

The strikes will affect schools throughout Catalonia. Teachers are calling for improved working conditions, a reduction in class sizes, and greater recognition for their profession.

Strike Dates Confirmed

The confirmed dates for the general strikes are:

12 May: General strike across Catalonia.
27 May: General strike across Catalonia.
5 June: General strike across Catalonia.

In addition to these three general strike days, two further regional strikes have been called. The specific dates for these localised actions will be announced soon, officials said.

Teaching unions have urged widespread participation in these protests. They aim to ensure their demands are heard by the Department of Education and the Catalan government.

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Neus Vidal

Neus Vidal covers Barcelona and the Penedès for Catalan.News — from council briefings in Plaça Sant Jaume to the cava cellars of Sant Sadurní. Her beats are urban life, culture, housing, and the everyday rhythms of the working-class barris.

Teachers' strikes planned across Catalonia in May and June

Strike Dates Confirmed

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