Poland 2026 calendar offers multiple long weekend opportunities

The 2026 calendar in Poland offers several opportunities for extended breaks through the strategic use of public holidays and school schedules. In October 2026, National Education Day falls on a Wednesday; while not a public holiday, the lack of school lessons allows families to create a five-day weekend by taking two days of leave.

In November 2026, Independence Day falls on a Wednesday. Taking leave on either the preceding Monday and Tuesday or the following Thursday and Friday can result in a five-day break. Combining both options could potentially extend the period to nine days.

The end of the year provides significant rest periods. Christmas 2026 includes a statutory holiday on December 24, with December 26 falling on a Saturday, triggering an additional day off. Additionally, a government decision has designated December 28, 2026, as a day off for certain state administration employees. The Ministry of National Education has scheduled the winter school break to run from December 23 to December 31, 2026.