Public Holidays in Poland
Upcoming Holidays
- May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysPublic - May2
Flag Day
In 3 daysOptional - May3
Constitution Day
In 4 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(4 holidays)
- 1WedNew Year's DayPublic
- 6MonEpiphanyPublic
- 21TueGrandmother's DayObservance
- 22WedGrandfather's DayObservance
February(3 holidays)
- 14FriValentine's DayObservance
- 19WedPolish Science DayObservance
- 27ThuFat ThursdayObservance
March(7 holidays)
- 1SatNational Cursed Soldiers Remembrance DayObservance
- 4TueShrove TuesdayObservance
- 5WedAsh WednesdayObservance
- 8SatInternational Women's DayObservance
- 10MonMen's DayObservance
- 21FriFirst Day of Spring / Truant's DayObservance
- 24MonNational Day for the Remembrance of Poles Rescuing Jews under German OccupationObservance
April(9 holidays)
- 13SunPalm SundayObservance
- 14MonBaptism of Poland DayObservance
- 17ThuMaundy ThursdaySchool
- 18FriGood FridaySchool
- 19SatWarsaw Ghetto Uprising Remembrance DayObservance
- 19SatEaster SaturdayObservance
- 20SunEaster SundayPublic
- 21MonEaster MondayPublic
- 22TueInternational Mother Earth DayObservance
May(6 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayPublic
- 2FriFlag DayOptional
- 3SatConstitution DayPublic
- 8ThuNational Victory DayObservance
- 9FriEurope DayObservance
- 26MonMother's DayObservance
June(5 holidays)
- 1SunChildren's DayObservance
- 8SunPentecostPublic
- 12ThuDay of Struggle and Martyrdom of the Polish VillagesObservance
- 19ThuCorpus ChristiPublic
- 23MonFather's DayObservance
August(3 holidays)
- 1FriNational Warsaw Uprising Remembrance DayObservance
- 15FriAssumptionPublic
- 31SunDay of Solidarity and FreedomObservance
September(3 holidays)
- 1MonAnniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War in PolandObservance
- 17WedAnniversary of the Soviet invasion of PolandObservance
- 30TueBoy's DayObservance
October(1 holiday)
- 19SunNational Day of Remembrance for Steadfast ClergyObservance
November(2 holidays)
- 1SatAll Saints' DayPublic
- 11TueIndependence DayPublic
December(6 holidays)
- 6SatSaint NicholasObservance
- 24WedChristmas EvePublic
- 25ThuChristmas DayPublic
- 26FriBoxing DayPublic
- 27SatGreater Poland Uprising Remebrence DayObservance
- 31WedNew Year's EveObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Poland
Official public holidays in Poland. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Poland Public Holidays 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 14 official public holidays in Poland with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.