Right now, as of early 2026, there isn’t a confirmed, set-in-stone strike date on the calendar. But don’t pop the champagne just yet—the unions and Transport for London (TfL) are still in that awkward “will-we-won’t-we” dance. Think of it like a bad Tinder date that won’t end. The RMT and Aslef unions, the main puppet masters of your commute misery, are currently in talks about pay, pensions, and working conditions.
If those talks go sour—and let’s be real, they often do—you could see a strike announced with about two weeks' notice. That’s the standard “surprise” they love to spring on you, right before your big job interview or that gig you’ve been hyped about for months. So the next strike might be lurking just around the corner, like a grumpy badger waiting to jump out and ruin your morning.
