Public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in the wintertime (December 2019, January & February 2020) Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2019, January & February 2020 December 15, 22, and 29, 2019; January 26, 2020. There is no shopping Sunday in Poland in February. The next shopping Sunday will be on April 5, 2020.…
Christmas Markets in Poland 2019/2020 winter season Poland is already getting into the holiday spirit. If you are planning a Christmas shopping or a day out for all the family, learn more about the festive markets and fairs offering classic decorations, Christmas gifts, arts and crafts, and food. Check out our pick of Poland’s best Christmas markets and…
Smog in Poland: Why snow ceased to be a symbol of winter in Poland and gave way to smog? When the temperature in Poland drops in autumn and winter, the air quality deteriorates. The heating season opens the season for smog in Polish towns and villages. Air pollution is a growing problem in Poland. Although some steps…
Public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in September, October & November 2019 Commemoration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II September 1, 2019 marks the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. The main commemoration event will take place in Warsaw with the participation of many world leaders, including…
Hiking with kids: prepare your family to explore the Tatra Mountains in Poland so everyone can enjoy it The Tatra Mountains in Poland are rich in trails suitable for families with children. Check out our 8 easy tips to make your adventure in the Tatras fun for the whole family! 1. Select a trail ending with…
The 9 things to do in Poznań – discover the city where centuries-old tradition meets a modern vibe The city of Poznań is a perfect weekend city break in Poland with your family. Poznań is full of monuments, but at the same time, it’s very modern, innovative, and… green city. Try delicious Poznań pastry (rogal),…
The 8 best things to do in Wrocław to relax, to learn something and to have fun Why Wrocław is worth visiting Wrocław is the fourth largest city in Poland (after Warsaw, Kraków, and Łódź), a vibrant student city, attracting many international businesses and thousands of tourists from Poland and abroad. Although the name of the…
Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in Poland in 2019 and 2020 There are new regulations in Poland – stores can be open only on selected Sundays. In 2019 in Poland, 15 out of 52 Sundays are shopping days: January 27, February 24, March 31, April 14, April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24, December 15, December 22, December 29.…
Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is the most important Christmas celebration in Poland. Christmas Day (Boże Narodzenie) and the Second Day of Christmas, December 25-26 (bank holidays)
Time change in Poland: October 27, 2019. The last time change in Poland will happen in 2021 The change to summertime in Poland takes place on the last Sunday of March. Poland switches back to regular time on the last Sunday of October. The European Union lawmakers decided to end the twice-a-year (March and October) custom…