# Polish Ministry rejection of staggered summer holidays > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-ministry-rejection-of-staggered-summer-holidays > Updated: 2026-08-24T08:03:35.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. A proposal to implement staggered summer holiday schedules across different Polish voivodeships has been rejected by the Ministry of National Education. The suggestion, introduced by MP Piotr Uruski, aimed to mimic the current winter break system to mitigate massive tourist traffic, road congestion, and infrastructure overload. Proponents argued that dividing the breaks would extend the tourism season and reduce price hikes for services and accommodation. In response, Deputy Minister of Education Katarzyna Lubnauer stated that the Ministry does not plan to change the current unified model. The Ministry noted that the school year organization is strictly tied to national external examinations and recruitment processes. Furthermore, officials indicated that the German model of regional holidays is difficult to replicate in Poland due to fundamental systemic differences between the two countries. The rejection has reignited debate within the tourism industry and the government. Beyond administrative concerns, parents have expressed apprehension regarding the logistical difficulties of managing children under different schedules and the potential loss of shared family vacation time. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Poland Ministry of Education rejects staggered summer holidays The Polish Ministry of National Education has rejected a proposal to stagger summer holidays by province, despite arguments from the tourism industry that it would reduce congestion and boost regional economies 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-ministry-of-education-rejects-proposal-for-staggered-summer-holidays ### 2026-08-20: Poland's Ministry of National Education rejects staggered summer holidays Poland's Ministry of National Education rejected a proposal to stagger summer holidays by region, citing the need to maintain uniform schedules for national exams and school recruitment. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polands-ministry-of-national-education-rejects-staggered-summer-holidays --- Cite as: Polish Ministry rejection of staggered summer holidays. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-ministry-rejection-of-staggered-summer-holidays