Public holidays and days off in Poland in 2026: full list

When planning work or holidays in Poland, it is important to be aware of official public holidays and days off. On these days, most institutions are closed, transport and store schedules may change, and employment conditions and pay may differ. Below is a complete list of public holidays in Poland in 2026, along with explanations of what this means for employees.

Official public holidays in Poland in 2026

In 2026, there are 14 official public holidays in Poland, which are non-working days for most employees:

• January 1 (Thursday) — New Year’s Day
• January 6 (Tuesday) — Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day)
• April 5 (Sunday) — Easter Sunday
• April 6 (Monday) — Easter Monday
• May 1 (Friday) — Labour Day
• May 3 (Sunday) — Constitution Day of May 3
• May 24 (Sunday) — Pentecost
• June 4 (Thursday) — Corpus Christi
• August 15 (Saturday) — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Polish Armed Forces Day
• November 1 (Sunday) — All Saints’ Day
• November 11 (Wednesday) — National Independence Day
• December 24 (Thursday) — Christmas Eve
• December 25 (Friday) — Christmas Day (first day)
• December 26 (Saturday) — Christmas Day (second day)

On these days, most offices, banks, public institutions, and schools are closed.

What to consider when planning a holiday

Public holidays can be combined with regular weekends. This allows for a longer period of rest without using a large number of leave days. It is also important to remember: public transport may operate on a modified schedule during holidays; shops and services may be closed; working hours may be reduced on days preceding holidays.