Poland Public Holidays
Poland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Poland observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Poland by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Poland.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in Poland
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for Poland by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our Poland listing covers nationally recognized public holidays in our dataset. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 Poland calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Corpus Christi, All Saints' Day, and Christmas Eve. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year in Poland.
- Epiphany — 6 January 2026. A winter public holiday in the national calendar.
- Easter Monday — 6 April 2026. Extends the Easter break after Easter Sunday.
- May Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed nationwide.
- Constitution Day — 3 May 2026. Commemorates the adoption of Poland's Constitution of 1791.
- Independence Day — 11 November 2026. Marks Poland's restoration of independence in 1918.
- Christmas Eve — 24 December 2026. Often part of the extended Christmas break.
- Christmas Day — 25 December 2026. The main year-end public holiday.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Epiphany and movable Easter holidays shift each year; check your year calendar.
- Early May: May Day and Constitution Day can create a short holiday cluster in some years.
- November: Independence Day and All Saints' Day are autumn anchors for travel and events.
- Year-end: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day often create extended time off.
Plan Your Year Around PL Holidays
View Poland holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.