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All Saints’ Day in Poland

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2028 holiday dates

Wednesday, 1 November 2028

Confirmed — source checked

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About All Saints Day

All Saints’ Day, Wszystkich ÅšwiÄ™tych, is a statutory Polish holiday on 1 November. Families travel to cemeteries to remember relatives and decorate graves.

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Public holiday / closure dates

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Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Sunday, 1 November 2026 · Confirmed — source checked

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 dates

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2027 dates

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Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

www.pip.gov.pl

Official public holiday law or calendar

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

Poland’s statutory list includes Christmas Eve from 2025. Weekend placement does not change the calendar date; employment compensation rules are separate.

Office arrangements

State offices close and holiday work is limited to permitted sectors such as transport, healthcare and hospitality.

Bank arrangements

Branches do not open for normal business. Cashless services work, but transfers may settle later.

School arrangements

Classes do not take place on the statutory holiday; adjacent schedules depend on the school calendar.

History

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.

Why it matters

It is one of Poland’s most widely observed family and religious occasions, bringing generations together at ancestral graves.

Observance

Cemeteries glow with candles called znicze, and graves are covered with flowers. Masses and prayers are held throughout the country.

Travel and planning

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.

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