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 –…
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…
Maria Oskroba of Pierogi and More cooking school in Warsaw shares her granny Helena’s best pierogi hacks and gives 10 reasons why (almost) everyone loves Polish dumplings The word PIEROGI (pronounced: pyeh-RROH-ghee) derives from an old proto-Slavic word “pir” meaning a feast or merry gathering. No wonder pierogi is a highlight of a traditional Sunday family dinner…
Christmas markets and gift fairs in Poland: Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, Gdańsk, Toruń, Szczecin, the Katowice area 2025/2026 season 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 more about the festive markets and fairs offering classic…
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…
How to celebrate Halloween: ideas and online stores delivering in Poland To save you time and suggest some fun Halloween ideas, we have collected selected links to online stores delivering in Poland. Pumpkins! Dynie! Decorating or carving All online grocery stores in Poland (like Auchan or Carrefour) offer different kinds of pumpkins in October (our…
Autumn in Poland: time change, two public holidays, observances, celebrations Trade ban Sundays in Poland in autumn 2025 In autumn 2025, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 7, 2025. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online…
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…
Spring 2025 in Poland: 6 public holidays, time change, shopping Sundays, observances & celebrations Shopping Sundays in Poland in spring 2025 April 13 and April 27 are shopping Sundays in Poland in spring 2025. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering…