Poland School Holidays (2026)

School holidays in Poland begin on the last Friday of June and end in the first week of September. The Ministry of National Education is responsible for setting the school term dates. However, the management board of some schools or institutions can schedule extra days off within the academic year, depending on the school. For instance, primary schools, vocational schools, post-secondary schools, vocational education institutions and secondary education centers get six additional days; high schools get 6-8 additional days while secondary schools, colleges, and universities get ten additional days.

At a glance, each school year in Poland has three major holiday breaks which include winter, summer, and spring. All the school holiday dates are similar apart from the winter holidays which differ by region. For more up-to-date information, please visit individual websites of schools in Poland.

When are school holidays in Poland?

What are the other holidays in Poland?

New Year’s Day
January 1st, exactly one week after Christmas, marks the beginning of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar.

Epiphany
Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th which marks the presentation of the infant Jesus to three wise men. This day is also known as the Three Kings Day. Interestingly, although this day refers to ‘three’ wise men, there is no mention in the bible of how many wise men there were, only that there were three gifts.

Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates the day Mary Magdalene found the empty tomb cave in which Jesus had been buried in following his crucifixion on the previous Friday. This day marks the 40 days of Lent, meaning Christians can indulge in the things they gave up to signify Jesus’ time in the wilderness.

Easter Monday
This day is considered to be one of the most critical days in the Christian year. Easter Monday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Labor Day
Also known as May Day or International Workers Day, Labor Day is celebrated on May 1st, in remembrance of the achievements of the labor movement.

Constitution Day
Constitution Day is observed annually on May 3rd in celebration of the declaration and adoption of Poland’s first constitution which occurred on the same date in 1791.

Whit Sunday
Also known as Pentecost Sunday, it is observed 50 days after Easter in commemoration of the end of the Easter cycle.

Corpus Christi
The Feast of Corpus Christi is observed on the second Sunday after Whit Sunday. Corpus Christi means the Body of Christ and refers to the elements of the Eucharist.

Assumption of Mary
The Assumption of Mary is celebrated on the 15th of August which celebrates the Virgin Mary’s departure from the earthly life and the assumption of her body into heaven.

All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is observed on November 1st in celebration of all Christian Saints. This day is also referred to as the Feast of Saints, Hallow’s Day or Solemnity of All Saints.

Independence Day
Independence Day is observed on November 11th in celebration of the re-establishment of the state of Poland.

Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th in celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Second Day of Christmas
Also known as Boxing Day, the Second Day of Christmas is celebrated on December 26th.

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