Poland bank holiday guide 2025

Q: Are things open during Easter in Poland?

Almost everything is closed on Easter Sunday and Monday, including shops, restaurants, and museums. Public transport runs on limited schedules. Make sure to get what you need before the weekend starts.

Q: How can I plan a long weekend in May?

In 2025, May 1 and May 3 are public holidays. If you take Friday, May 2 off, you’ll get a 4-day weekend. It’s a great time to plan a short trip or city break while enjoying spring in Poland.

Q: What’s special about May 3 in Poland?

May 3 is Constitution Day, celebrating the 1791 Polish Constitution. Expect parades, national flags, and a festive mood in many cities. It’s one of the most patriotic days in the country.

Q: What is Zielone Świątki?

Zielone Świątki, or Pentecost, is on Sunday, June 8. It’s a calm day when people relax at home and sometimes decorate with green branches. Shops may be closed or have shorter hours.

Q: What is Corpus Christi in Poland?

Corpus Christi, on Thursday, June 19, is marked by street processions with flowers, singing, and prayers. Roads may close for a few hours. It’s a colorful, traditional celebration in many towns.

Q: What’s open on Assumption Day?

Assumption Day is on Friday, August 15. Most stores and public places close. There are military parades and religious events, including pilgrimages and church services across the country.

Q: What happens on All Saints’ Day?

All Saints’ Day is on Saturday, November 1. Families visit cemeteries, light candles, and honor loved ones. Most shops are closed, and roads near cemeteries can be very crowded.

Q: What is Polish Independence Day like?

Independence Day is on Tuesday, November 11. Cities, especially Warsaw, hold patriotic parades and ceremonies. Many businesses close for the day, and the atmosphere is festive and proud.

Q: What is Christmas like in Poland?

Christmas Eve (December 24) is the most important part, with a big family dinner and local traditions. December 25 and 26 are also public holidays. Everything stays closed, and people spend time at home.

Plan your year like a pro

Hey traveler, thinking about visiting Poland this year? Or maybe you’re lucky enough to already live here and just want to know when you can squeeze in some extra time off. Either way, here’s your cheat sheet to every official bank holiday in Poland for 2025.

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April

Sunday, April 20 – Wielkanoc (Easter Sunday)

The heart of the Easter weekend. Expect quiet streets, family feasts, and lots of traditional foods like żurek and mazurek.

Heads up: most things are closed.

Monday, April 21 – Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy (Easter Monday)

Also known as Śmigus-Dyngus or “Wet Monday.” People (especially kids) spray each other with water or go all in with buckets and water guns. There’s also a quirky tradition of gently hitting legs with willow branches. Definitely a stay-dry-at-home kind of day. You can chill, visit family, or hit the countryside!

Easter Monday is a great time for a city break—why not spend it exploring Kraków? Check out our guide on How to spend 24 hours in Kraków for top tips!

Poland bank holiday: sunrise over Krakow’s St. Mary’s Basilica and Cloth Hall — Krakow is a top destination to explore over the Easter bank holiday break

May

Thursday, May 1 – Święto Pracy (May Day / Labour Day)

A day off to honor workers and their rights. Most shops are closed, but you might catch peaceful marches or rallies in big cities like Warsaw. It’s also a good day for a picnic and a relaxing walk.

Saturday, May 3 – Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja (Constitution Day)

This day celebrates Europe’s first modern constitution (1791). You’ll see parades, military displays, and families out enjoying spring vibes. Very patriotic, very Polish. It’s also a great excuse to turn this week into a mini vacation.

Pro tip: If you take Friday, May 2 off, that’s a perfect 4-day weekend!

June

Sunday, June 8 – Zielone Świątki (Pentecost)

Known as the “Green Holidays,” this day marks the descent of the Holy Spirit. Some decorate their homes with leafy branches for good vibes. It’s a calm, stay-at-home Sunday with a touch of tradition.

Thursday, June 19 – Boże Ciało (Corpus Christi)

Expect beautiful street processions with flower petals, singing, and girls dressed in white. Roads might close temporarily as communities walk through town, stopping at four altars decorated with greenery. It’s a big, traditional, local celebration!

Pro tip: With a Friday off, you’ve got another long weekend to plan a city break.

Poland bank holiday: procession for Boże Ciało with girls in blue and white attire — Boże Ciało, a vibrant Polish tradition, makes June a unique time to visit Krakow © foto BP KEP

August

Friday, August 15 – Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny (Assumption Day & Polish Army Day)

This day is double-loaded. Some people honor Mary, often through pilgrimages to places like Częstochowa, and others attend army parades that commemorate Poland’s 1920 victory over the Bolsheviks. Most shops close, so get your snacks the day before.

November

Saturday, November 1 – Wszystkich Świętych (All Saints’ Day)

One of Poland’s most moving traditions. Cemeteries glow with candles as families visit graves of loved ones. Expect lots of traffic near cemeteries, and almost everything is closed.

Tuesday, November 11 – Narodowe Święto Niepodległości (Independence Day)

Poland’s Independence Day means patriotic parades, flags everywhere, and a powerful sense of pride in the air. Especially Warsaw gets really lively!

December

Wednesday, December 24 – Wolna Wigilia (Christmas Eve)

It’s the most important evening of the Polish Christmas season: locals serve 12 meatless dishes, share a Christmas wafer (opłatek), save an extra seat for a surprise guest, and go to midnight mass (pasterka).

Thursday, December 25 – Boże Narodzenie (Christmas Day)

Time for family, food, carols (kolędy), and second helpings. Absolutely everything’s closed. It’s warm, cozy, and all about being together.

Friday, December 26 – Drugi Dzień Bożego Narodzenia (St. Stephen’s Day)

More food, and more family time. Nothing is open on that day.

Poland bank holiday: crowds at Poznań Christmas market with lights and ferris wheel — Celebrate a Poland bank holiday at Poznań’s magical Christmas market in December

Since Poland and Germany are neighbors, it’s worth checking out the bank holidays in Germany too—perfect for planning cross-border getaways!

Poland bank holidays 2025 calendar overview

Poland bank holiday: calendar overview of the bank holidays in Poland for 2025

Poland bank holiday guide 2025: FAQs

What’s Easter like in Poland?

Easter Sunday (April 20) is peaceful, with families gathering for traditional meals. Most shops and restaurants are closed. Easter Monday (April 21), known as “Wet Monday,” is more playful—expect water fights and time spent with loved ones.

Are things open during Easter in Poland?

How can I plan a long weekend in May?

What’s special about May 3 in Poland?

What is Zielone Świątki?

What is Corpus Christi in Poland?

What’s open on Assumption Day?

What happens on All Saints’ Day?

What is Polish Independence Day like?

What is Christmas like in Poland?

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Poland bank holiday guide 2025