Winter in Poland: five public holidays, four shopping Sundays, winter school break. Observances and celebrations in Poland in December, January & February Shopping Sundays in Poland in December 2025, January & February 2026 December 7, December 14, December 21, 2025, and January 25, 2026, are shopping Sundays in Poland. Click here to read our post…
Poland in December: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Weather in Poland in December In 2025, astronomical winter begins on December 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland all year. On a positive note, starting on December 21, the days in Poland will…
December in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your winter in Warsaw Christmas markets and gift fairs in Warsaw Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, opposite the Royal Castle. Sunday-Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm, Friday-Saturday: 11 am – 9.30 pm, free entrance.…
Christmas in Poland: traditions, family, and… food Christmas Eve in Poland (Wigilia), December 24 (a public holiday) Christmas Eve Dinner – kolacja wigilijna – is Poland’s most important Christmas celebration. Christmas Eve Dinner starts in the late afternoon or evening, depending on the family (some people visit two or more families on Christmas Eve, having…
Gift ideas for kids of all ages: products of Polish manufacturers and brands To inspire and help you with shopping, we have prepared a list of selected Polish brands and manufacturers – local businesses “made in Poland”. This way, you can find original gifts for children and support Polish companies. Enjoy your shopping; we hope this…
Are you exhausted from the Christmas preparations? Is the atmosphere at home tense rather than festive? Anna Hady, a family & relationship coach, explains why it’s essential to pause, consider family members’ needs, and set relationships as the goal of pre-Christmas preparations. In daily life, we must see that it is not happiness that makes us…
Christmas markets and gift fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area The post will be updated with 2026/2027 season events in November Poland is already getting into the holiday spirit in November. If you are planning a Christmas shopping or a day out for the whole family, learn…
Beautiful places in Poland to see fall colors: our picks for the most spectacular fall foliage spots in Poland Autumn trees in Poland are full of vibrant colors of orange, yellow, brown, and red. This time in Poland is called poetically ‘Golden Polish Autumn’ (Złota Polska Jesień). Make use of every moment of good weather for a walk and visit a park…
November in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your autumn in Warsaw Festive illuminations and light displays in Warsaw in the 2025/2026 season Festive illuminations are typically associated with wintertime, but you can admire them in Warsaw starting in October/November. In Warsaw, there are three outdoor displays with paid entrance: “The Royal…
Autumn in Warsaw: things to do in Warsaw in September, October & November The autumn months in Warsaw and Poland are very different in terms of weather – usually delightful September, October with mixed weather, and finally November, the quintessence of what is least enjoyable in autumn – increasingly shorter days, a lot of rain,…