Public Holidays in Poland 2026 – National & Christian Holidays
Poland observes statutory public holidays regulated by the Non-working Days Act. These include national commemorations and major Christian religious holidays. From 2025 onward, Christmas Eve (24 December) is officially recognized as a permanent non-working public holiday.
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Public Holidays in Poland 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Notes / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day (Nowy Rok) | Statutory non-working holiday |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany (Święto Trzech Króli) | Official public holiday |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday (Niedziela Wielkanocna) | Religious holiday (Sunday) |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday (Poniedziałek Wielkanocny) | Statutory non-working holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day / State Holiday | Statutory non-working holiday |
| May 3 | Sunday | Constitution Day (3 May) | National holiday (Sunday) |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost (Whit Sunday) | Religious holiday (Sunday) |
| June 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi (Boże Ciało) | Statutory non-working religious holiday |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day / Armed Forces Day | Religious + military holiday (Saturday compensation applies) |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Statutory holiday (Sunday) |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve (Wigilia) | Permanent official public holiday |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Statutory non-working holiday |
| December 26 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Statutory holiday (Saturday compensation applies) |
Public Holidays in Poland 2025
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Notes / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Statutory non-working holiday |
| January 6 | Monday | Epiphany | Official public holiday |
| April 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Religious holiday |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Statutory non-working holiday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Statutory non-working holiday |
| May 3 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Saturday compensation applies |
| June 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Religious holiday |
| June 19 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Statutory non-working holiday |
| August 15 | Friday | Assumption Day / Armed Forces Day | Dual observance |
| November 1 | Saturday | All Saints’ Day | Saturday compensation applies |
| November 11 | Tuesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| December 24 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve | New permanent holiday (from 2025) |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Statutory non-working holiday |
| December 26 | Friday | Second Day of Christmas | Statutory non-working holiday |
Observance Notes & Rules
- Public holidays in Poland are governed by the Non-working Days Act.
- Christmas Eve (24 December) is a permanent statutory holiday starting from 2025.
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, employees are legally entitled to a compensatory day off within the same pay period.
- Major Christian holidays (Easter, Corpus Christi, Christmas) are recognized nationwide.
- Some holidays coincide with multiple meanings (e.g., 15 August combines religious and military observances).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many public holidays does Poland have in 2026?
Poland observes 14 statutory public holidays in 2026.
Is Christmas Eve a permanent public holiday in Poland?
Yes. From 2025 onward, 24 December (Christmas Eve) is a permanent non-working public holiday.
What happens if a holiday falls on Saturday?
If a statutory holiday falls on Saturday, employees must receive an alternative day off within the same pay period.
Are all religious holidays non-working days?
Yes. Poland recognizes major Christian religious holidays as statutory non-working days.
Conclusion
Public holidays in Poland reflect a balance of national history and Christian tradition. With the permanent addition of Christmas Eve and strong worker protections for weekend holidays, the Polish holiday system ensures both cultural continuity and employee rights. Always confirm dates with official government sources.
