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 –…
Skiing in Poland: where to spend ski holidays in Poland and where to learn to ski in Poland When winter starts, you can start planning your ski adventure in Poland. And the best part is that you don’t need to drive for hours south of Poland, to the mountains! You can enjoy many ski slopes all over…
Poland in January: tips for making the most of your winter in Poland Exploring Warsaw in winter: ideas for things to do For those who plan to visit Warsaw in the wintertime. Here, everyone will find something for themselves – something for those who love festive illuminations, for those interested in history, and for gourmets,…
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…
20+ ice skating rinks in different districts of Warsaw When the temperature drops in Poland, it’s time to go ice skating. Warsaw has many rinks to explore if you’re itching to strap on the blades or learn skating. And it’s not just during Christmas that you can get your skates on, as there are plenty of rink…
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 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…
Festive illuminations in Poland: beautiful holiday light displays in Poland From October/November through the wintertime season, many parks in Poland transform after dark into a magical world of lights, allowing you to spend time outdoors, walking in winter festive scenery. We take you through selected places across Poland where you can cut yourself off from everyday…
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…