As we step into the new year, it is essential to be aware of the public holidays in Poland for 2025. According to the Polish Labour Code, if a fixed-date public holiday falls on a Saturday, employees are entitled to an additional day off, the date of which is determined individually with their employer.

List of Public Holidays in Poland for 2025

January

• January 1st (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day
• January 6th (Monday) – Epiphany

April

• April 20th (Sunday) – Easter Sunday
• April 21st (Monday) – Easter Monday

May

• May 1st (Thursday) – Labour Day
• May 3rd (Saturday) – Constitution Day

June

• June 8th (Sunday) – Pentecost
• June 19th (Thursday) – Corpus Christi

August

• August 15th (Friday) – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

November

• November 1st (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day
• November 11th (Tuesday) – Independence Day

December

• December 24th (Wednesday) – Christmas Eve (Pending Legal Amendment)
• December 25th (Thursday) – Christmas Day
• December 26th (Friday) – Boxing Day

Important Update

A legislative amendment is under consideration to make Christmas Eve (December 24th) an official public holiday starting in 2025. If enacted, this will provide an additional day of rest for employees across the country.

Employers and employees alike should take note of these dates for planning vacations and work schedules accordingly. As always, any additional day off due to a holiday falling on a Saturday should be coordinated directly with the employer.