Poland Public Holidays Calendar: School, Kodeks Pracy & GPW
Poland Holiday Calendars
Welcome to the official Poland scheduling hub. Select an option below to access statutory non-working public holidays (Dni wolne od pracy), Labor Code Saturday substitute leaves, staggered 4-zone MEN winter school vacations (Ferie zimowe), and Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) trading closures.
Official 13 statutory non-working days under the 1951 Act and Labor Code, including Constitution Day (May 3), Independence Day, and Corpus Christi.
May bridge holiday getaways (Maj贸wka), Fat Thursday, Zaduszki, national remembrance commemorations (Warsaw Uprising Day), and shopping Sundays.
Ministry of National Education (MEN) school calendars, 4-voivodeship staggered winter vacations (Ferie zimowe), and two-month summer breaks (Wakacje).
Official trading sessions and non-trading days for the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW - Gie艂da Papier贸w Warto艣ciowych) and NBP settlement closures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does the Saturday holiday rule work under the Polish Labor Code?
Under Article 130 § 2 of the Polish Labor Code (Kodeks pracy), whenever a statutory non-working holiday falls on a Saturday, employers are legally obligated to grant employees an alternative paid day off within the ongoing settlement period. However, if a public holiday coincides with a Sunday, no compensatory day off is legally required.
Q2: What is "Maj贸wka" and how is it celebrated in Poland?
Maj贸wka refers to the extended spring bridge holiday period anchored by Labor Day (May 1) and Constitution Day (May 3). When combined with Flag Day (May 2, a regular working day) and surrounding weekends, it creates a popular 3- to 5-day continuous holiday break for travel and outdoor recreation across Poland.
Q3: Does the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) close on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve?
Yes. In addition to halting trading on all 13 statutory non-working public holidays under the 1951 Act, the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) designates Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31) as official non-trading session days (dni bez sesji).
Q4: How are winter school holidays (ferie zimowe) organized by MEN in Poland?
The Ministry of National Education (MEN) divides Poland's 16 voivodeships into four rotating regional groups for the two-week winter holiday (ferie zimowe) spanning mid-January to late February. This staggered arrangement distributes domestic tourism evenly and prevents overcrowding at winter sports destinations.