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Polish Police Day ceremonies and centennial milestones

Entities: Marek Boron · Polish National Police · Wiesław Lechowicz · Kraków Police Department · Warsaw

Overview

July 2026 continued the observance of the Polish State Police’s 107th anniversary with an expanded programme of nationwide events. In addition to previously reported ceremonies in Gnieźno, Krosno, Nisko, Zgierz, Białystok, Gdańsk, Solca Kujawskie, Wejherowo, Olsztyn, Leszno, Racibórz, Zamość, Gliwice, Wałcz, Suchej Beskidzkiej and Podkarpacie, local commemorations were held in Chojnice, Łomża, Kutno, Suwałki, Częstochowa, Ciechanów and other towns. Activities featured flag‑raising, minutes of silence for fallen officers, speeches by municipal officials and senior police commanders, and the presentation of medals and promotions.

The “Policjant, który mi pomógł” competition, district‑police centennial exhibitions and a sports festival marking 100 years of police sport were showcased, including a football match between the police team and Polish football stars. Women’s contributions were highlighted, and community‑outreach programmes visited children’s homes and conducted safety demonstrations.

On 26 July a solemn Mass for the police was broadcast worldwide, celebrated by Police Chief Gen. Insp. Marek Boron and led by Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz. Two days earlier, central ceremonies on Piłsudski Square in Warsaw included an honor‑guard detachment from the Kraków Prevention Unit, the awarding of state and ministry medals, and the appointment of first‑officer posts, underscoring the national significance of the milestone.

Overall, the celebrations combined formal honors, cultural activities and extensive public engagement, reinforcing the role of the police in community safety while marking historic anniversaries of both the institution and the district‑officer (dzielnicowy) function.

Timeline

  1. about 12 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Poland’s Police Day marked by nationwide Mass and Warsaw ceremony

    Polish Police celebrated Police Day with a televised Mass on 26 July 2026 and a Warsaw ceremony on 24 July 2026 featuring a Kraków honor guard, awards and promotions.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 41 sources
    Poland marks Police Day with nationwide ceremonies and honors

    Poland's Police Day on 24 July 2026 marked the 107th anniversary of the State Police with ceremonies, promotions, medals, a sports festival, community outreach and tributes to fallen officers.

  3. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Police Day ceremonies held in towns across Poland

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  4. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  5. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Poland marks Police Day with nationwide ceremonies and central event in Warsaw

    Poland observed Police Day on 24 July 2026 with regional ceremonies, awards, promotions and a central Warsaw event featuring a parade, oaths and a public picnic, while highlighting recruitment drives.

  6. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
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  7. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Polish police honored with promotions and medals in Puck County and Rybnik

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  8. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
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  9. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 15 sources
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  10. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 23 sources
    Polish Police Day marked with ceremonies and community events nationwide

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  11. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
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  12. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Polish Police Day celebrations honor officers in Piła and Słupsk

    Polish Police Day ceremonies in Piła and Słupsk honored officers with medals, promotions and announced an extra 3 billion złotys for the force.

  13. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Poland commemorates centennial milestones of Małusy Wielkie volunteer fire brigade and police district officers

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  14. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
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  15. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Classic vehicle festivals attract enthusiasts in Kowalówka and Gdańsk, Poland

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  16. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Katowice Police Host Family Picnic for the Community

    Katowice police held a community family picnic with concerts, demonstrations and safety activities to celebrate Police Day.

  17. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Polish police mark national Police Day with ceremonies and promotions

    Polish police held regional ceremonies, promotions and awards for Police Day, marking centennial milestones and honoring officers nationwide.

  18. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Mazury region of Poland promotes kayaking and camper travel

    Poland's Mazury region offers a 100 km kayaking route on the Krutynia River and highlights top camper destinations across the country and nearby European hotspots.

  19. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Polish police host regional family picnics in Tuchola and Bydgoszcz

    Polish police celebrated Police Day with family picnics and equipment displays in Tuchola on July 11 and in Bydgoszcz’s Park Chrobrego on July 21, featuring performances, dog shows and recruitment info.

  20. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
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  21. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Polish kayak events celebrate local Spartakiada finish and 60th national “Trzy Zapory” race

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  22. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
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  23. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Polish Police Hold Community Safety Picnic in Kraków and Blood‑Donation Drive in Zamość

    Police in Kraków hosted a summer safety picnic with demonstrations and community talks, while Zamość officers marked the 107th police anniversary with a public blood‑donation drive.

  24. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Poland's Kaszubska Schweiz and Wrocław kayak rentals attract tourists

    Poland's Kaszubska Schweiz region offers lakes, hills and cultural sights, while Wrocław's riverside kayak rentals provide daily access to the Odra for recreation.

  25. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
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  26. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  27. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  28. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  29. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  30. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  31. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Polish motorcycle festivals draw families and riders to Jarocin and Piotrków

    Motorcycle events in Jarocin and Piotrków attracted riders and families, featuring parades, concerts, vintage vehicle displays and road‑safety workshops.

  32. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
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  33. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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    Ostrołęc’s new skatepark hosted a street‑art and hip‑hop showcase, while Gliwice organized a charity roller‑skating night to support a cancer‑care institute.

  34. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  35. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
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  36. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Polish towns host community festivals and a touring motorcycle rally

    Kędzierzyn‑Koźle’s June schedule lists festivals, sports and cultural events, while Żywiec police secured a safe Hard ADV motorcycle tour on 4 June.

  37. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Polish towns Rzeszow and Polkowice host classic vehicle festivals

    Rzeszow and Polkowice in Poland held classic vehicle festivals, featuring historic buses and nearly 200 antique cars and motorcycles, free rides, parades and family attractions.

  38. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
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  39. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
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  40. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 25 sources
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Sources

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