Public Holidays in Poland
Statutory public holidays in Poland, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Poland at a glance
Poland’s public holidays follow the Catholic calendar, with Independence Day on 11 November and Constitution Day on 3 May the national dates.
Several dates move with Easter, and All Saints’ Day on 1 November sees cemeteries lit with candles across the country.
Poland public holidays 2026
Poland has 14 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| National Day | May 1Fri | National |
| National Day of the Third of May | May 3Sun | National |
| Pentecost | May 24Sun | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| National Independence Day | Nov 11Wed | National |
| Christmas Eve | Dec 24Thu | National |
Showing 12 of 14 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Poland
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Poland.
Warsaw
A capital rebuilt after near-total destruction, with a restored old town and modern core.
Krakow
A preserved medieval and Renaissance city beneath Wawel castle.
Gdansk
A Hanseatic port city rebuilt in brick Gothic, at the mouth of the Motlawa.
Wroclaw
A city of islands and bridges, with a vast market square and dwarves.
Poznan
A trade-fair city with a Renaissance square and a croissant tradition.
Zakopane
A wooden-architecture town in the Tatras, the winter capital of Poland.
Top attractions in Poland
The places that draw most visitors to Poland.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
An underground mine of tunnels, chapels and salt sculptures.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
The preserved Nazi concentration and extermination camp museum.
Krakow Historic Centre
A medieval core of a vast market square, churches and Wawel hill.
Bialowieza Forest
Primeval lowland forest shared with Belarus, home of European bison.
Malbork Castle
The largest brick castle in the world, built by the Teutonic Order.
Tatra Mountains
Alpine peaks, glacial lakes and wooded valleys on the Slovak border.
Festivals, food and getting around Poland
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Holy Saturday
Falls on Apr 4
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains and coaches are extensive and cheap; the Tatras and lake districts reward having a car.
Travelling around Poland’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Poland tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Poland's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Poland public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Poland have?
Poland has 14 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Poland is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Poland's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Poland typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Poland?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Poland?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Poland
School term dates in Poland
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.