{"id":9213,"date":"2020-12-06T22:57:09","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T21:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loginlublin.pl\/swieta-w-polsce\/"},"modified":"2020-12-06T22:57:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-06T21:57:51","slug":"swieta-w-polsce","status":"publish","type":"czy-wiesz-ze","link":"https:\/\/loginlublin.pl\/en\/czy-wiesz-ze\/swieta-w-polsce\/","title":{"rendered":"Holidays in Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 6 of March 2019 is Ash Wednesday – the first day of Lent in the Catholic calendar. It is a period of atonement before Easter. According to Catholic rites, on that day the priest sprinkles the heads of the faithful with ashes.<\/p>\n

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In February 2019, we celebrate Valentine’s Day (February 14) – a day of lovers and Fat Thursday (February 28) – that is a day of sweetlovers.<\/p>\n

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The calendar of holidays in 2019:
\n1 January (Tuesday) \u2013 New Year
\n6 January (Sunday) \u2013 The Feast of Epiphany
\n21 April (Sunday) \u2013 The Easter Sunday
\n22 April (Monday) \u2013 The Easter Monday
\n1 May (Wednesday) \u2013 The Labor Day
\n3 May (Friday) \u2013 The Constitution Day
\n9 June (Sunday) \u2013 The Pentecost
\n20 June (Thursday) \u2013 The Corpus Christi
\n15 August (Thursday) \u2013 The Polish Army\u2019s Day
\n1 November (Friday) \u2013 The All Saint\u2019s Day
\n11 November (Monday) \u2013 The Independence Day
\n25 i 26 December (Wednesday and Thursday) \u2013 The Christmas Day<\/p>\n

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Did you know that Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December?\u00a0 The World Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 70! Check more here<\/a><\/p>\n

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On 12 of November 2018 is a National Holiday and a day off from work on the occasion of 100th anniversary of regaining independence of Poland. November 12 will be a day off for trade employees.<\/p>\n

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The calendar of holidays in 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

You won\u2019t deal with formalities in most of the institutions in the whole country on these days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 1<\/strong> \u2013 New Year<\/p>\n

January 6<\/strong> \u2013 The Feast of Epiphany<\/p>\n

April 16<\/strong> \u2013 The Easter Sunday<\/p>\n

April 17<\/strong> \u2013 The Easter Monday<\/td>\n

May 1<\/strong> \u2013 The Labor Day<\/p>\n

May 3<\/strong> \u2013 The Constitution Day<\/p>\n

June 4<\/strong> \u2013 The Pentecost<\/p>\n

June 15<\/strong> \u2013 The Corpus Christi<\/td>\n

August 15<\/strong> \u2013 The Polish Army\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

November 1<\/strong> \u2013 The All Saints\u2019 Day<\/p>\n

November 11<\/strong> \u2013 The Independence Day<\/p>\n

December 25<\/strong> \u2013 The Christmas Day<\/p>\n

December 26<\/strong> \u2013 The second day of Christmas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\"2\"The calendar of holidays in 2016<\/b><\/p>\n

You won\u2019t deal with formalities in most of the institutions in the whole country on these days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
January 1<\/b> – New Year<\/p>\n

January 6<\/b> – The Feast of Epiphany<\/p>\n

March 27<\/b> – The Easter Sunday<\/p>\n

March 28<\/b> – The Easter Monday<\/td>\n

May 1<\/b> – The Labor Day<\/p>\n

May 3<\/b> – The Constitution Day<\/p>\n

May 15<\/b> – The Pentecost<\/p>\n

May 26<\/b> – The Corpus Christi<\/td>\n

August 15<\/b> – The Polish Army\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

November 1<\/b> – The All Saint\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

November 11<\/b> – The Independence Day<\/p>\n

December 25<\/b> – The Christmas Day<\/p>\n

December 26<\/b> – The second day of Christmas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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A Name Day<\/b>\"73\"<\/b><\/p>\n

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A Name Day ceremony is celebrated as a birthday, but not because of the day of birth, but due to the name.
\nOn each day of the year we celebrate the specific Name Day. To celebrate your Name Day you need to look to the calendar to find out when it is.<\/p>\n

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\"pracaWorkdays in Poland\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

In Poland workdays are: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
\nOnly these days you can deal with the administrative issues.
\nOn Saturdays and Sundays administration and authorities offices are closed.
\nPublic libraries, most post offices, some shops, banks can be closed or can be opened on specific opening hours.<\/p>\n

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A non-working day<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can hear that there is a non-working day or this is a free day. What does it mean? It means that this is a holiday so schools, universities, administration, libraries, shops, shopping malls, pharmacies don\u2019t work. There are only few places working: some pharmacies 24\/7, some cinemas and theatres, petrol stations, some restaurants and hotels. Check carefully whether some holidays are non-working days and do shopping before.<\/p>\n

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\"\"January 1 \u2013 The New Year\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year we start a new year on the 1st<\/sup> of January. It is the national holiday so it is a non-working day. The New Year\u2019s Day in Poland is started with a glass of champagne in the company of close relatives or friends, watching fireworks outside.<\/p>\n

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\"\"January 6 \u2013 The Feast of Epiphany<\/strong><\/p>\n

This holiday and a non-working day is on the 6th<\/sup> of January every year and it has been established to commemorate the Three Kings who had came to Bethlehem to cherish Jesus. This day in the Catholic Church incense and chalk are blessed and then people sign the outside door. In many cities there is the Three Kings Procession \u2013 the special walk in costumes.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Easter<\/strong><\/p>\n

The date of the holiday and non-working days is changeable every year. The holiday lasts 2 days and it is celebrated in the Catholic Church and in families. In Poland Great Sunday starts with procession at 6 a.m. which is the sign of joy of Resurrection. Families and friends organize special Easter Breakfast where people share food blessed a day before. In Holy Monday called \u015amigus-Dyngus kids spoil water on each other, and grown men spoil perfumes on women.<\/p>\n

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May 1 \u2013 Labour Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the 1st of May we celebrate Labour Day. It is the meaningful event because it symbols how crucial is people\u2019s work. It is also a non-working day.<\/p>\n

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\"\"May 3 \u2013 Constitution of May 3 Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever been to the celebration of the 3rd of May in Poland? In Lublin it is a very special celebration. It usually starts in the morning with a Holy Mass. Then, there is a celebration on the Litewski Place. Our army presents their representatives and they make a salvo of honor for the event of the Constitution of 3rd<\/sup> of May in 1791. It is a must see in Lublin just to see our customs, tradition and a history. It is a non-working day.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Pentecost <\/strong><\/p>\n

The date of Pentecost is changeable. It is a holy day in the Catholic Church reminding of the Holy Spirit. Despite this day comes always in Sunday, this Sunday shopping malls are closed. This day you can see trees or branch of \u00a0birch-tree that symbols waking up the whole nature.<\/p>\n

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Corpus Christi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Corpus Christi is a catholic holy day that comes always in Thursday and is a non-working day. This day is connected with establishing the Eucharist. During this special Holy Mass there is a procession to 4 altars \u2013 sometimes around a church, sometimes around the whole parish or its main streets.<\/p>\n

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August 15 \u2013 The Assumption of Mary into Heaven<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the 15th<\/sup> of August we celebrate The Assumption of Mary into Heaven in the Catholic Church when people bring fresh herbs and yields to bless them. This non-working day we also celebrate the Day of Polish Army when the special army parade is organized.<\/p>\n

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\"\"November 1 \u00ad\u2013 All Saints\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a catholic holiday when we commemorate all dead Saints. There is a special Holy Mass in the Catholic Church. This and next day, which is All Souls\u2019 Day, people go on graves of their relatives to decorate their graves by flowers and fire candles as a sign of a memory.<\/p>\n

In our Polish culture it is the time of reflection, praying and remembering of dead people.\u00a0 It is a non-working day.<\/p>\n

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November 11 \u2013 Independence Day <\/strong><\/p>\n

It is to commemorate becoming an independent country in 1918. This day there are parades, military shows and patriotic concerts. This national day is also a non-working day.<\/p>\n

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\"\"December 25, 26 \u2013 Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas is one of the favorite holidays in Poland. In the evening of the 24th<\/sup> of December we make a special supper before Christmas. At noon there is a Midnight Mass where the joyful news about newly born Jesus is spread. These days are spent in celebration and meetings with friends and family.\u00a0 Both days are non-working days.<\/p>\n

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\"\"The 8th of March \u2013 International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

This day was a national holiday. Special meetings and workers\u2019 marches were held. Many older generations of women still associate this feast with the communist propaganda.<\/p>\n

For younger ladies this day has a slightly different meaning. For them it is more connected with male sympathy with women. According to the contemporary customs women are given small presents in the Women\u2019s Day. Some men buy traditionally sweets or flowers, mainly tulips.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Maj\u00f3wka \u2013 the 1st<\/sup> – 3rd<\/sup> Mai or longer<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can hear a term \u201cMaj\u00f3wka\u201d. It has a double meaning. In the Catholic Church, it is the special praying sung in Mai. In the old times, this praying was sung near small chapels decorated by flowers, standing near the roads. \u201cMaj\u00f3wka\u201d is also so called a long weekend \u2013 days nearby the dates of the 1st<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> Mai. The Poles take days off in the dates before this holiday to lengthen the weekend. People leave the city going on trips.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Prima Aprilis \u2013 the 1st<\/sup> of April<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 1st<\/sup> of April is a day of pranks and jokes. In Poland it is really popular.<\/p>\n

In the media, in newspapers you can find many funny stories and untrue facts that make you fool.<\/p>\n

Be careful not to be tricked.<\/p>\n

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\"\"21st<\/sup> of March –\u00a0 The first day of Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n

21st<\/sup> of March is the beginning of the calendar Spring.<\/p>\n

Kids are making a special doll that they sink in the river or in a lake to celebrate that the Winter is ending. In general, Pupils and students don\u2019t go on classes and lectures because it is so called \u201cthe Truancy day\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\"\"The 1st of June – The Children\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have a child or younger siblings? Do not forget about The Children\u2019s Day then. It is on the 1st<\/sup> of June.<\/p>\n

That day there are many special events for kids in cinemas, culture places and shopping malls.<\/p>\n

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\"\"The 6th of December – the Saint Nicholas Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Poland,<\/strong><\/em> St. Nicholas brings gifts in the night on the 5th<\/sup>\/6th<\/sup> of December. Children hope that under the pillow or near their beds they will find sweets, toys, fruit in the morning. Naughty kids get also silver or golden twigs as a sign that next year they need to be better for their parents. And here St. Nicholas comes as a bishop in bright or red clothes, carrying a golden stick, which resembles a shepherd hook. Going down from the heaven with the Angel as an assistant, St. Nicholas is traveling around the country on foot, leaving gifts to obedient kids.<\/p>\n

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\"\"26th of May \u2013 The Mother\u2019s Day <\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that not only in Poland we celebrate the Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

This day every mom should be given a nice word, sweets, flowers, cards or some other little gift from her children.<\/p>\n

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\"\"23 th of June \u2013 <\/strong>Father\u2019s Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that not only in Poland we celebrate the Father\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

This day every dad should be given a nice word, sweets, flowers, cards or some other little gift from her children.<\/p>\n

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\"\"21st and 22nd of January \u2013 Grandmother\u2019s and Grandfather\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

These days are dedicated to Grandma and Grandpa so as their grandchild don\u2019t forget to visit your grandparents.<\/p>\n

A nice word, sweets, flowers, cards or some other little gifts from grandchildren can be a good idea.<\/p>\n

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\"\"31st of December \u2013 Sylvester, The New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the 31st of December we finish a year and on the 1st of January we start a new one.<\/p>\n

This night people invite each other for a party or go on organized party \u2013 the tickets for it they buy much earlier. On the 1st<\/sup> of January is the New Year\u2019s Day is a non-working day.<\/p>\n

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