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Pentecost in Poland

2027 holiday dates

Sunday, 16 May 2027

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

About Pentecost

Pentecost, known as Zielone ÅšwiÄ…tki, is a statutory holiday in Poland observed on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

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, 16 May 2027 · 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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2028 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

Public offices are normally closed on Sunday. Permitted Sunday services follow their usual staffing arrangements.

Bank arrangements

Most branches are closed as on an ordinary Sunday, and banking settlement waits for a business day.

School arrangements

Schools do not ordinarily hold Sunday classes, so the holiday rarely changes the school week.

History

The Christian feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Polish law lists the first day of Pentecost among days free from work.

Why it matters

Religious meaning combines with older spring customs associated with greenery and renewal. Because it always falls Sunday, many people already have their weekly rest day.

Observance

Catholics attend Mass, and some communities retain traditions of decorating homes or churches with green branches.

Travel and planning

Sunday trading restrictions apply with statutory exceptions; leisure destinations may be busier than usual.

Frequently asked questions

When is Pentecost in Poland?

It falls seven Sundays after Easter.

What is its Polish name?

It is called Zielone ÅšwiÄ…tki.

Does it create a weekday off?

No, the statutory observance always falls on Sunday.

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