All Saints’ Day in Poland
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All Saints’ Day, Wszystkich ÅšwiÄ™tych, is a statutory Polish holiday on 1 November. Families travel to cemeteries to remember relatives and decorate graves.
All Saints Day
Holiday
Poland
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Sunday
Day
Nov
01
November 1, 2026
All Saints Day Date in Poland
Date
November 1, 2026
Day
Sunday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
All Saints Day Dates in Poland
All Saints Day 2026
- Confirmed
All Saints Day 2027
- Confirmed
All Saints Day 2028
- Confirmed
History of All Saints Day
The Catholic feast honours all saints, while Polish custom also links the period closely with remembrance of the dead before All Souls’ Day on 2 November.
Importance of All Saints Day
It is one of Poland’s most widely observed family and religious occasions, bringing generations together at ancestral graves.
How All Saints Day Is Celebrated in Poland
Cemeteries glow with candles called znicze, and graves are covered with flowers. Masses and prayers are held throughout the country.
Office Impact
State offices close and holiday work is limited to permitted sectors such as transport, healthcare and hospitality.
Bank Impact
Branches do not open for normal business. Cashless services work, but transfers may settle later.
School Impact
Classes do not take place on the statutory holiday; adjacent schedules depend on the school calendar.
Travel Information
Roads around cemeteries face special traffic plans and heavy congestion. Rail services can be busy as families travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is All Saints’ Day in Poland?
It is observed on 1 November.
What do people place on graves?
Candles and flowers are customary.
Is 2 November also a statutory day off?
All Souls’ Day is observed religiously, but 2 November is not generally a statutory holiday.