Poland Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with Poland on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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Poland Independence Day
Poland Independence Day on November 11 marks the rebirth of Poland in 1918 after 123 years of partition. History, timeline, traditions, symbols,…
St. Martin’s Day
St. Martin’s Day (Martinmas) on November 11 honours Saint Martin of Tours. The cloak legend, lantern walks, roast goose, traditions by country,…
Advent Sunday
Advent Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, begins the Christmas season four Sundays before Christmas — November 29 in 2026. Dates, meaning,…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on December 24 is a magical night of Midnight Mass, family feasts and gifts. Traditions around the world, famous moments…
St. Stephen’s Day
St. Stephen’s Day on December 26 honours the first Christian martyr. Who Saint Stephen was, traditions in Ireland and Europe, Good King…
National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising
Poland marks the victorious Greater Poland Uprising on December 27, remembering the 1918–1919 revolt in Poznań. History, timeline, how the day is…
Poland Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
January 1
February 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Next: February 10, 2027 |
November 5
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Next: November 1, 2027 |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls’ Day | Next: November 2, 2027 |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Poland Independence Day | Today |
| November 11 | Wednesday | St. Martin’s Day | Today |
| November 29 | Sunday | Advent Sunday | in 18 days |
December 3
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | in 43 days |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day | in 45 days |
| December 27 | Sunday | National Day of the Victorious Greater Poland Uprising | in 46 days |