Holidays marked with "◎" are movable holidays that change dates every year.
The schedule for public sector substitute holidays is announced separately by the government. (A substitute day off is granted when a public holiday falls on a Saturday; public holidays falling on a Sunday are not eligible for a substitute day off.)
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Overview of Public Holidays in Poland
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Commemorates the biblical account of the Three Wise Men (Magi) visiting Bethlehem to honor the infant Jesus. In Christian tradition, this event symbolizes the manifestation (epiphany) of Jesus Christ to the world.
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday Major Christian holidays celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion. Easter is considered the most sacred feast day in Christianity.
Constitution Day Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of May 3, 1791, recognized as the first written modern national constitution in Europe.
Pentecost A Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and disciples, an event recounted as occurring 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Corpus Christi A Catholic solemnity celebrating the real presence of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, instituted during the Last Supper.
Assumption of Mary According to Catholic tradition, this day commemorates the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
All Saints' Day A solemn day dedicated to honoring and praying for all Christian saints and martyrs.
Independence Day Commemorates November 11, 1918, when Poland restored its sovereignty following World War I after more than a century of partition by the Russian, German, and Austro-Hungarian Empires.
Poland's National Flag & Anthem
National Flag
The national flag of Poland is a horizontal bicolor of white and red. White symbolizes peace and purity, while red symbolizes courage and freedom. The national coat of arms (a crowned white eagle) is sometimes featured in the center of the white stripe.
National Anthem
The national anthem of Poland is "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego" ("Poland Is Not Yet Lost" / "Dąbrowski's Mazurka"). Composed around 1797, the anthem honors General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski, a military leader who formed the Polish Legions to fight for independence alongside Napoleon.
