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Polish education law and school year updates

Overview

In May 2026, Poland adopted an amendment to the Education Law, which was published in the official journal (Dz.U. poz. 904) and set to take effect on September 1, 2026. Following this legislative change, the Polish Ministry of National Education (MEN) released the official calendar for the 2026/2027 school year. Classes are scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, and conclude on June 25, 2027. The upcoming academic year will involve the implementation of reformed curricula for certain primary school classes, focusing on educational projects and practical activities. Specific scheduling details for the 2026/2027 year include a winter holiday break from December 23 to December 31, 2026, and a spring break from March 25 to March 30, 2027. Additionally, winter holidays will be divided into three shifts across different provinces, occurring between January 18 and February 28, 2027. Summer vacation is scheduled to run from June 26 through August 31, 2027. As the start of the school year approaches, the Ministry has confirmed that religion and ethics classes will remain at one hour per week, scheduled around mandatory lessons to assist school management. This decision follows protests from the Polish Episcopate Conference, which had advocated for two hours of weekly instruction and a mandatory choice between the two subjects. Regarding educational resources, public primary school students will continue to receive free textbooks. However, new sets will primarily be provided to grades I, IV, and VII due to a three-year replacement cycle and the implementation of new core curricula for grades I and IV; students in other grades will use previously purchased materials. As of late August 2026, the MEN has issued new regulations regarding teacher qualifications.

Entities

Poland · Ministry of National Education · Tomasz Scheller · Primary School No. 2 in Mosina · Gmina Warka

Claims

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Gminna Instytucja Kultury „Dworek na Długiej” is organizing technical workshops for children.
[● 2 SOURCES] The workshops, titled „KLOCKOWA TECHNIKA!”, will take place on August 26, 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] The workshops are designed for children aged 7 to 14.
[● 2 SOURCES] Participants will use LEGO educational sets to build and construct during 60-minute sessions.
[● 2 SOURCES] Registration for the free workshops begins on August 17 at 10:00.
[● 2 SOURCES] The event is co-financed by the Warka Municipality.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Stanisław Mieszkowski, the Mayor of Borowa, thanked farmers for their daily labor and perseverance.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 28th Municipal Harvest Wreath Review was held in Surowa on August 15, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucyna and Józef Matejek served as the stewards for the harvest festival in Niwiska.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Elżbieta Wróbel, the Mayor of Niwiska, welcomed guests, village representatives, and residents.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Residents of Piaski-Zalesie celebrated the 25th anniversary of a residents' reunion and local harvest festivities.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Piotr Pałucki prepared a song at the special request of Teresa Skrzypczak.

Timeline

16 days ago

[POLITICS] 24 sources
Poland education reforms and school year 2026/2027 updates
Poland's 2026/2027 school year introduces new teacher qualification rules, maintains one-hour weekly religion/ethics classes, and implements updated textbook distribution and academic calendars.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 47 sources
Poland regional news: Harvest festivals, school calendars, and local cultural events
A collection of regional news from Poland covering harvest festivals, local cultural workshops, sports preparations, and the official 2026/2027 school year calendar release.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 12 sources
Poland passes amendment to Education Law, effective Sept 1 2026
Poland's Education Law was amended on 29 May 2026, with the changes taking effect on 1 September 2026 (Dz.U. poz. 904).

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