Poland holiday calendar

Public holidays in Poland 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Poland public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
14
Regional dates
0
Observances
6
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Poland

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Poland calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 5 listed dates.

Poland holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 20 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Poland for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year's DayPoland's January 1 statutory public holiday, opening the civil year after Sylwester celebrations.Public holidayβ€”
Three Kings' DayPoland's January 6 public holiday for Epiphany, widely known as Three Kings' Day and marked by processions and church services.Public holidayβ€”
Easter SundayPoland's movable Easter Sunday public holiday, centred on the Resurrection, church worship and the family table.Public holidayβ€”
Easter MondayThe second day of Poland's Easter public holiday, famous for Śmigus-Dyngus water-splashing customs.Public holidayβ€”
Labour DayPoland's May 1 statutory public holiday, part of the international tradition of recognising workers and labour rights.Public holidayβ€”
Polish Flag DayA May 2 national observance celebrating Poland's white-and-red flag; it is not a statutory day off.Cultural observanceβ€”
Constitution DayPoland's May 3 national public holiday, honouring the Constitution of 3 May 1791β€”the first modern constitution in Europe.Public holidayβ€”
Victory DayA May 8 national observance marking the end of the Second World War in Europe; it is not a statutory day off.Cultural observanceβ€”
PentecostPoland's movable Pentecost Sunday public holiday, also known as Zielone ŚwiΔ…tki or Whitsunday.Public holidayβ€”
Corpus ChristiPoland's movable Corpus Christi public holiday, marked by outdoor Eucharistic processions through towns and villages.Public holidayβ€”
Silesian Uprisings DayPoland's June 20 state observance honouring the three Silesian Uprisings of 1919–1921; it is not a statutory day off.Cultural observanceβ€”
Warsaw Uprising DayA national August 1 observance remembering the 1944 Warsaw Uprising; it is not a statutory day off.Cultural observanceβ€”
Assumption & Armed Forces DayPoland's August 15 statutory public holiday, combining the Assumption of Mary with Polish Armed Forces Day.Public holidayβ€”
Solidarity DayAn August 31 national observance recalling the 1980 GdaΕ„sk Agreement and the Solidarity movement; it is not a statutory day off.Cultural observanceβ€”
All Saints' DayPoland's November 1 public holiday of cemetery visits, candles and remembrance of relatives who have died.Public holidayβ€”
Independence DayPoland's November 11 national public holiday, commemorating the restoration of Polish independence in 1918 after 123 years of partitions.Public holidayβ€”
Christmas EvePoland's December 24 statutory public holiday from 2025, centred on the Wigilia supper and family Christmas traditions.Public holidayβ€”
Christmas DayThe first day of Poland's statutory Christmas holiday, celebrating the Nativity with worship, family meals and visits.Public holidayβ€”
Second Day of ChristmasPoland's December 26 statutory public holiday, extending Christmas visits and the winter family break.Public holidayβ€”
Greater Poland Uprising DayPoland's December 27 state observance honouring the victorious Greater Poland Uprising of 1918–1919; it is not a statutory day off.Cultural observanceβ€”

Sources for Poland holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.