Working days 2026
In 2026 Poland has a total of 253 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
253
Public holidays
14
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: January (20 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nowy Rok (THU)
- 06. Święto Trzech Króli (TUE)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Niedziela Wielkanocna (SUN)
- 06. Drugi dzień Wielkanocy (MON)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Święto Państwowe; Święto Pracy (FRI)
- 03. Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja (SUN)
- 24. Zielone Świątki (SUN)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 04. Dzień Bożego Ciała (THU)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Wszystkich Świętych (SUN)
- 11. Narodowe Święto Niepodległości (WED)
December
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Wigilia Bożego Narodzenia (THU)
- 25. Pierwszy dzień Bożego Narodzenia (FRI)
- 26. Drugi dzień Bożego Narodzenia (SAT)
Other years
Other countries
Poland has 13 statutory days off per year - one of the highest numbers in the European Union. These include both state and national holidays, as well as Catholic religious holidays. For HR and payroll departments, it is essential to properly account for these days when calculating working time and remuneration.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when a statutory day off falls on a Saturday or Sunday? Is the employee entitled to a compensatory day off?
Poland does not have a system of compensatory days off. If a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the employee is not entitled to an additional day off in lieu. The provisions of the Labor Code do not provide for any compensation in such cases. This applies to both Saturdays and Sundays.
How many statutory days off are applicable in Poland in 2026 and which of them fall on working days?
In 2026, Poland has 14 statutory days off, including Christmas Eve (December 24), which has been a statutory day off since 2025. Most of them fall on working days, which directly affects working time and schedules. HR departments should account for these days when planning rosters and calculating nominal working time.
Is Corpus Christi an official day off in Poland and how does this affect company planning?
Yes, Corpus Christi is a statutory day off in Poland, which distinguishes Poland from most other EU countries. In 2026 it falls on June 4 (Thursday). Employers should include this day in their schedules, as many people plan to take an extended weekend on this day.
How should Labor Day (May 1) and the National Holiday of the Third of May (May 3) be treated in the context of working time accounting?
Both days - May 1 (Labor Day) and May 3 (National Holiday of the Third of May) - are statutory days off and reduce the working time in a given month. In 2026, both holidays fall on Friday and Saturday respectively, which requires individual schedule analysis. Employers must remember that no compensatory day off is due for a holiday falling on a Saturday.
Are there regional days off in Poland that should be included in HR systems?
No - Poland does not have regional or local statutory days off. All 13 (and 14 from 2025 onwards) statutory days off apply uniformly throughout the entire country. HR departments do not need to use differentiated calendars depending on the voivodeship or municipality.