Public holidays in Poland in 2025
The year 2025 brings 14 statutory holidays. According to the Act of January 18, 1951, on Public Holidays and its later amendments, these days are exempt from work obligations in Poland. Below is a detailed schedule of holidays and the rules for taking time off for holidays that fall on Saturdays.
Calendar of public holidays in 2025
| Date | Holiday/Event |
|---|---|
| January 1 (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day, Feast of the Holy Mother of God |
| January 6 (Monday) | Epiphany (Three Kings Day) |
| April 20 (Sunday) | Easter |
| April 21 (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| May 1 (Thursday) | Labour Day |
| May 3 (Saturday) | Constitution Day |
| June 8 (Sunday) | Pentecost |
| June 19 (Thursday) | Corpus Christi |
| August 15 (Friday) | Polish Armed Forces Day, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
| November 1 (Saturday) | All Saints’ Day |
| November 11 (Tuesday) | Independence Day |
| December 24 (Wednesday) | Christmas Eve |
| December 25 (Thursday) | Christmas (First Day) |
| December 26 (Friday) | Christmas (Second Day) |
Christmas Eve as a public holiday from 2025
On December 6, 2024, the Polish Parliament passed amendments to the act, making Christmas Eve a public holiday. After being signed by President Andrzej Duda, these changes will come into effect starting in 2025.
Working hours in 2025
In 2025, there will be:
- 116 days off, including weekends and public holidays
- 249 working days to be completed
- 10 holidays falling on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
- 4 holidays falling on weekends (Saturday or Sunday)
An important issue is holidays that fall on Saturdays, as employees are entitled to an additional day off.
Taking time off for holidays falling on Saturdays
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, which is typically a non-working day, according to Article 130 § 2 of the Labour Code, employees are entitled to an additional day off. In 2025, this applies to two dates:
- May 3 (Saturday) – Constitution Day
- November 1 (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day
The employer is obligated to provide the day off by the end of the settlement period, or in the case of a monthly settlement period, within the same month.
Rules for taking the day off
- Time of use: The day off for a holiday falling on a Saturday must be scheduled by the employer or agreed upon with the employee.
- One-time use: The employer cannot split the day off into several shorter periods – it must be a full day.
- Weekend work: Employees employed under weekend contracts are not entitled to an additional day off for a holiday falling on a Saturday.
- Failure to grant the day off: If the employer neglects their obligation, they may be fined between 1,000 and 30,000 PLN and may be required to pay wages with overtime pay.
Summary
The year 2025 offers many opportunities for rest, and proper planning of public holidays can extend relaxation time. It is important to remember rights and obligations arising from the Labour Code, especially regarding the additional day off for holidays falling on Saturdays. Employers are obligated to provide this time off, which helps maintain a work-life balance.