Polish school holidays: the first day of school in Poland and the last day of school in Poland The school year in Poland is divided into two terms: the first/winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the second/summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last school days are the same for Poland, the winter break (ferie…
Dates to remember in Poland: public holidays, observances & traditions, shopping Sundays in Poland in 2026 The list of public/bank holidays in Poland in 2026 In 2026, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: January 1, 2026 – New Year January 6, 2026 – Epiphany April 5, 2026 – Easter April 6, 2026 –…
Summertime in Poland is rich in seasonal fruits. Don’t miss super-nutritious bilberries, juicy cherries, tart rhubarb, knockout gooseberries, or unique wild strawberries! Wild strawberries, woodland strawberries (poziomki) Wild strawberries in Poland grow in open fields, forests, and meadows. They look like tiny strawberries and are delicate and rare. Their taste and aroma are exceptional. In…
Summertime vegetables you must try while they are in season in Poland Broad bean (bób) – an iconic vegetable in Poland Connoisseurs of broad beans (many in Poland!) are counting down the days in June when the broad beans are available on the stalls in Poland. And the broad bean season in Poland is short,…
The Baltic Seaside & Hel Peninsula: the perfect destination in Poland for those looking for wide sandy beaches or wanting to learn windsurfing Hel Peninsula (Półwysep Helski) is one of the most picturesque destinations in Poland. Just beautiful. It’s 34 km long, narrow (100 m at the entrance to the Peninsula in Władysławowo, 3 km…
Poland in August: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland Discover Poland: The Baltic Coast – Hel Peninsula Hel Peninsula (Półwysep Helski) is one of the most picturesque destinations in Poland. Just beautiful. It’s 34 km long, narrow (100 m at the entry to the Peninsula in Władysławowo, 3 km at the end…
August in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw reopened for a new season in the first weeks of June and operate until the end of August. Our post covers: Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw (in…
Summer in Warsaw: things to do in Warsaw in the summertime Summer in Warsaw is a wonderful time! The city is empty in July and August because many Varsovians go on vacation. Summer in Warsaw is a time of relaxation – lively green trees and lawns, streets decorated with blooming flowers, and most cafes and…
Summer in Poland: public holidays, shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in the summer of 2025 June 29 and August 31 are shopping Sundays in Poland in the summer of 2025. You can learn more about the Sunday trade ban in Poland in our post: Shopping Sundays in Poland. Public holidays and…
Poland in July: tips for making the most of your summer in Poland The cover photo features Lake Wigry National Park in Northern Poland Weather in Poland in July July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the…