Public Holidays in Poland in 2026
Complete list of official public holidays and observances
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Official Public Holidays
14 holidays in Poland for 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Applies To |
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New Year's Day
New Year’s Day, on January 1, is the first day of the year and a public holiday in Poland.
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January 01 | Thursday | Nationwide |
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Epiphany
Epiphany, also known as the Procession of the Three Kings, is annually celebrated as a public hol...
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January 06 | Tuesday | Nationwide |
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Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a public holiday in Poland to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
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April 05 | Sunday | Nationwide |
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Easter Monday
Easter Monday, the day after Easter Sunday, is a public holiday in Poland. Both days celebrate Je...
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April 06 | Monday | Nationwide |
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Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day (Święto Pracy), also known as May 1 (1 Maja), is a national public holiday in Poland ev...
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May 01 | Friday | Nationwide |
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Constitution Day
Constitution Day is an annual public holiday in Poland on May 3.
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May 03 | Sunday | Nationwide |
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Whit Sunday
Whit Sunday, also known as Pentecost or the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Zeslanie Ducha Swietego) ...
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May 24 | Sunday | Nationwide |
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is an annual public holiday in Poland on the Thursday of the ninth week after Easter.
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June 04 | Thursday | Nationwide |
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Assumption of Mary
The Day of Assumption, also known as the Miracle upon the Vistula, is a national holiday in Polan...
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August 15 | Saturday | Nationwide |
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All Saints' Day
All Saints’ Day is a public holiday in Poland on November 1 each year.
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November 01 | Sunday | Nationwide |
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Independence Day
National Independence Day is an annual public holiday in Poland on November 11 to commemorate the...
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November 11 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
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December 24 | Thursday | Nationwide |
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Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Poland on December 25 each year.
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December 25 | Friday | Nationwide |
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Second Day of Christmas
Boxing Day, also known as St Stephen’s Day or Holy Szczepan, is a public holiday in Poland on Dec...
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December 26 | Saturday | Nationwide |
Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in Poland.
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About Public Holidays in Poland
Public holidays in Poland are an integral part of the country's cultural and social fabric, providing citizens with time to celebrate significant historical events and traditions. There are 13 official public holidays in Poland, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, and Independence Day, among others. These holidays not only offer employees a well-deserved break from work but also play a crucial role in absence management and staff leave planning for businesses. Understanding the public holiday calendar is essential for employers to ensure compliance with labor laws and to effectively manage staff leave during peak holiday seasons.