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…
June in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw Food halls, outdoor street food markets, and farmers’ markets in Warsaw Outdoor street food markets in Warsaw “Nocny Market” in Wola Location: Nocny Market, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola). Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 1 am, Sunday 4 pm – 11 pm. “The Night…
Children’s Day in Warsaw: ideas for celebrating with kids in Warsaw Family-friendly weekend events in Warsaw Children’s Day in Poland is celebrated on June 1, but events for this occasion are organized on the weekend closest to that date; in 2026, this is the weekend of May 29–31. May 29-31, 2026 An idea for a…
April in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your spring in Warsaw Warsaw in bloom: the best places in the Warsaw area to admire magnolias, Japanese Sakura cherries, rhododendrons blossom After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw can be perceived as a grey city;) Fortunately, the city comes alive in spring…
Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, light festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw during the 2025/2026 season “The Royal Garden of Light” – illumination festival in Wilanów Palace Garden October 18, 2025 – February 28, 2026 “The Royal Garden of Light” (Królewski Ogród Światła) is Warsaw’s must-see sight in autumn and winter evenings, and both…
January in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your winter in Warsaw Sleigh and horse carriage rides in the vicinity of Warsaw Horse-drawn sleigh rides are a unique winter attraction in Poland. Usually, they are associated with the mountains, but in the vicinity of Warsaw, we can also go for a sleigh…
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…
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…
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…
October in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your autumn in Warsaw Pumpkin farms & pumpkin fests in the Warsaw area Pumpkin farm in Powsin, south of Warsaw Pumpkin farm ‘Dyniolandia’ in northwestern Warsaw Pumpkin farm ‘Dynioland’ in Wieliszew, north of Warsaw Pumpkin Festival in Wilanów/Zawady “Pumpkin Palace” in the garden of Mała Wieś…