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Flag of PolandPoland Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in Poland

Poland has 14 national public holidays in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. The next public holiday is All Saints' Day on Sunday, 1 November (in 5 days). There are 3 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.

5days

Next public holiday

All Saints' Day

Sunday, 1 November 2026 · Wszystkich Świętych

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National public holidays · #61
8
On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
3
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Poland public holidays 2026 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Nowy Rok Public holiday
Epiphany Święto Trzech Króli Public holiday
Weekend Easter Sunday Wielkanoc Public holiday
Easter Monday Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy Public holiday
May Day Święto Pracy Public holiday
Weekend Constitution Day Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja Public holiday
Weekend Pentecost Zielone Świątki Public holiday
Corpus Christi Boże Ciało Public holiday
Weekend Assumption Day Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny Public holiday
Weekend All Saints' Day Next Wszystkich Świętych Public holiday
Independence Day Narodowe Święto Niepodległości Public holiday
Christmas Eve Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia Public holiday
Christmas Day Boże Narodzenie Public holiday
Weekend St. Stephen's Day Drugi Dzień Bożego Narodzenia Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Poland holiday calendar 2026

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

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February

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March

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April 2

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May 3

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June 1

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July

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August 1

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September

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October

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November 2

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December 3

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Long weekends in Poland 2026

3 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

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Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan

Take off Fri 2 Jan

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Sat 3 Jan – Tue 6 Jan

Take off Mon 5 Jan

3days

Sat 4 Apr – Mon 6 Apr

No leave needed

3days

Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May

No leave needed

4days

Thu 4 Jun – Sun 7 Jun

Take off Fri 5 Jun

4days

Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec

No leave needed

Poland vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026

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Planning a trip to Poland?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Poland

How many public holidays does Poland have in 2026?

14 national public holidays. That ranks Poland #61 of 235 countries by number of holidays in 2026.

When is the next public holiday in Poland?

All Saints' Day (Wszystkich Świętych) on Sunday, 1 November 2026 — in 5 days. After that: Independence Day on Wednesday, 11 November.

How many long weekends are there in Poland in 2026?

3 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Fri 2 Jan) for 4 days in a row from 1 January.

Which Poland public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?

Easter Sunday (Sun 5 Apr), Constitution Day (Sun 3 May), Pentecost (Sun 24 May), Assumption Day (Sat 15 Aug), All Saints' Day (Sun 1 Nov) and St. Stephen's Day (Sat 26 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Poland?

December, with 3 national holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day.