Here is our list of major holidays, festivals and concerts in Poland for 2026-2027. (teressa (Adobe Stock))
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Expect closures on national holidays, and be sure to grab your groceries as well as other wants and needs the day prior.
January 1: New Year’s Day | In Poland, many believe that this first day of the year is reflection of what the rest of the year will be like; that is why you don’t want to work on this day. You also want to partake in a Polish donut right after the clock strikes midnight to signify abundance in the new year.
January 6: Epiphany | Also known as “Three Kings’ Day,” this holiday celebrates the three wise men who traveled to meet Jesus at his time of birth. Today, Three Kings processions occur throughout Europe. After the procession, many Polish families will make their doorways with C+M+B and the current year with blessed chalk, symbolizing protections and blessings for the household.
February 4, 2027: Tłusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday) | It’s a day all about sugary indulgence. This annual holiday gives you one last chance to spoil yourself before the restrictions of Lent begin by eating Polish deep-fried donuts: pączki.
March 28-29, 2027: Easter Holidays | People prepare baskets with bread, sausage, sweets, Easter eggs and butter in the shape of the Easter lamb on the day before Easter. They bring these baskets to church to be blessed and then eat the contents at family breakfast on Easter Sunday. Easter is also celebrated with egg decorating and decorating the home with various flowers, branches and holiday-themed items. On Easter Monday, Polish people celebrate Śmingus Dyngus, where men and boys pour water on local women; legend has it that the more water that is poured on a woman, the better chance she has of finding a husband. Women can retaliate the next day.
Legend has it that the more water that is poured on a woman, the better chance she has of finding a husband. Women can retaliate the next day. (Olezzo (Adobe Stock))
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May 1: Labor Day | Dating back to the labor union movements, this holiday celebrates the achievements of workers with a day off.
May 3: Constitution Day | Known as “Swieto Trzeciego Maja” in Polish, this day celebrates the signing of Europe’s first modern constitution.
May 16, 2027: Whit Sunday | Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, this holiday occurs seven Sundays after Easter. Religious Polish people celebrate by attending special masses. Some regions celebrate with folk customs, processions, singing, festivals, concerts and dancing.
June 4, 2026, May 27, 2027: Corpus Christi | Celebrated 60 days after Easter, this holiday commemorates transubstantiation, the Catholic practice of bread and wine becoming the blood and body of Christ. Processions occur in cities throughout Poland.
August 15: Assumption Day and Polish Armed Forces Day | This is both a religious and public holiday. Assumption Day commemorates the movement of Mary, mother of Jesus, body and soul into heaven. Polish Armed Forces Day commemorates the 1920 Battle of Warsaw. In Warsaw, there is a large military parade annually.
November 1: All Saints’ Day | This a day of remembrance; Polish people travel to their hometowns and visit the cemeteries of their relatives. They bring znicze (decorative votive candles) and across Poland, millions of candles light up the cemeteries for a week. Expect heavy road traffic as people travel to and from their hometowns.
November 11: Polish Independence Day | Celebrations occur throughout Poland. However, the main celebrations take place in Warsaw. In previous years, the president of Poland made speeches and took part in the celebrations in Warsaw, which include a ceremonial changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, singing of the national anthem, national cannon salutes, processions and a reading of the Roll Call of Remembrance.
November 11: St. Martin’s Day | Poznań, unfortunately, was left as a German territory while much of Poland was granted independence on Nov. 11; therefore, they focus on another holiday on this day, St. Martin’s Day, the patron saint of many things including innkeepers, children and blacksmith. In Poznań, St. Martin even has a croissant named after him, rogal świętomarciński.
December 24-26: Christmas Holidays | These holidays officially begin with Wigilia on Christmas Eve. Wigilia is a Polish tradition that starts when the first star is spotted in the sky on Christmas Eve. Wigilia involves deep cleaning of the house followed by a family dinner featuring 12 dishes which represent the 12 apostles.
December 27: The National Day of the Great Poland Uprising: After being denied independence, Poznań knew they must take it by force. The uprising began in Poznań on Dec. 27, 1918, and ultimately ended in victory. This day is celebrated every year in Poznań with speeches, musical performances, laying of wreaths and more.
December 31: Sylwester (New Year’s Eve) | Historically, this day honors St. Sylvester. In modern times, while the saint is still recognized, the holiday is celebrated with fireworks, drinking, night markets and sweets. Several cities will also host a formal ball known as bal sylwestrowy.
Mystic Festival | Gdańsk | June 3-6, 2026| Rock out at this annual metal festival. The 2026 line-up includes Mastodon, Megadeath, Anthrax and roughly 90 other bands.
Tauron Nowa Muzyka Festival | Katowice | June 4-7, 2026 | Featuring electronic music and DJs from around the world, this annual music festival is great for EDM fans.
Summer Punch Festival | Warsaw | June 18-19, 2026 | Rock and alternative music festival featuring Bad Omens, Three Days Grace, P.O.D. and more.
Wrocław Good Beer Festival | Wrocław | June 19-21, 2026 | Since 2010, this festival has celebrated small and medium-sized breweries from Poland and Europe.
Wianki Festival | Kraków | June 20-21| This festival celebrates the Summer Solstice with fireworks, concerts, wreath weaving and good.
Malta Festival | Poznań | June 21-28, 2026 | This festival is all about culture, music, dance art, theater and film.
Open’er Festival | Warsaw | July 1-4, 2026 | One of Poland’s largest annual music festivals. In 2026, the line-up includes The Cure, Halsey and Calvin Harris.
Jewish Culture Festival | Kraków | July 1-5, 2026 | Celebrate culture every year with lectures, exhibitions, workshops and concerts.
International Animated Film Festival | Poznań | July 4-12, 2026 | This is the largest animated film festival in all of Poland. First held in 2008, each festival shows around 300 films from around the world.
International Shakespeare Festival | Gdańsk | July 23- Aug. 2, 2026 | Performers come from all over the world to participate in this festival annually. This festival features competitions, lectures, performances and other events.
St. Dominic’s Fair | Gdańsk | July 25- Aug. 16, 2026 | This outdoor festival celebrates the summer season with shopping, fun, food and music.
Pol’and’Rock Festival | Lotnisko Czaplinek-Broczyno | July 30- Aug. 1, 2026 | One of the largest diverse annual music festivals in Poland, it also features workshops, lectures and charity events. In 2026, the line-up includes Nothing More, Godsmack and Vended.
International Chopin Piano Festival | Duszniki-Zdrój | Aug. 7-15, 2026 | Come out for performances, master classes and more at this festival held at Chopin’s house.
Bittersweet Festival | Poznań | Aug. 13-15, 2026 | Check out this three-day music festival. In 2026, the line-up includes Gorillaz, Twenty One Pilots and Lorde.
Gotango Poznań Festival | Poznań | Aug. 28-30, 2026 | Dance the festival away with Tango, music, performances and more.
Celebrate this tasty Polish treat every year at the Pierogi Festival. (Sheviakova (Adobe Stock))
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Pierogi Festival | Kraków | Aug. 13-16, 2026 | Celebrate this tasty Polish treat every year. Find out which pierogi will win the various competitions onsite.
Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music | Warsaw | Sept. 19-28, 2026 | This festival features new, fringe and modern music from a variety of genres.
Rawa Blues Festival | Katowice | Oct. 3, 2026 | Every year, come out for the self-proclaimed “world’s biggest indoor blues festival.”
Warsaw Film Festival | Warsaw | Oct. 9-18, 2026 | For over 40 years, this annual festival has supported emerging filmmakers who have gone on to make Oscars and European Film Awards.
WATCH DOCS Festival | Warsaw | Dec. 4-13, 2026 | This international film festival features works all about human rights every year. Each festival features over 50 films. While the main festival takes place in Warsaw, the festival travels all over Poland for you to view.
Orange Warsaw Festival | Warsaw | May TBD 2027 | This multi-genre annual music festival features popular acts. Previous performers include Chappel Roan, YUNGBLUD, Solange, Miley Cyrus and Florence + The Machine.
Kraków Film Festival | Kraków | May/June TBD 2027 | This annual eight-day film festival is one of the oldest in the world dedicated to short feature films, documentary films and short animations.
Gabriel Iglesias aka “Fluffy,” The 1976 Tour | Gliwice | May 30, 2026
Guns N’ Roses – World Tour 2026 | Gliwice | June 4 and 6, 2026
Bring Me The Horizon with Knocked Loose | Kraków | June 9, 2026
A Perfect Circle | Warsaw | June 10, 2026
“The Phantom of the Opera” (in English) | Gliwice | June 12-16, 2026
Foo Fighters with Royel Otis | June 15, 2026
Kings of Leon | Lodz | June 17, 2026
Of Monsters and Men | Warsaw | June 18, 2026
Doja Cat | Kraków | June 19, 2026
Breaking Benjamin | Warsaw, | June 23, 2026
Steel Panther | Warsaw | June 23, 2026
Sting | Gdynia | June 24, 2026
OneRepublic | Kraków | June 30, 2026
Morrissey | Warsaw | July, 9, 2026
Rise Against | Warsaw | July 12, 2026
Bad Bunny | Warsaw | July 14, 2026
Lenny Kravitz | Gdynia | July 16, 2026
System Of A Down with Queens Of The Stone Age, Acid Bath | Warsaw | July 18 & 19, 2026
Scorpians | Gliwice | July, 23, 2026
Pitbull with Lil Jon | Warsaw | July 23, 2026
Scorpions | Lodz | July 25, 2026
Seal | Gdynia | July 26, 2026
Judas Priest | Warsaw | July 28, 2026
Charlie Puth | Warsaw | July 30, 2026
Of Mice & Men | Poznań | July 31, 2026
The Weeknd with Playboi Carti | Warsaw | Aug. 4, 2026
Andrea Bocelli | Gdańsk | Aug. 14, 2026
Andrea Bocelli | Warsaw | Aug. 16, 2026
A$AP Rocky | Lodz | Sept. 13, 2026
The Pussycat Dolls with Lil’ Kim | Warsaw | Sept. 16, 2026
Anastacia | Warsaw | Oct. 13, 2026
Simple Plan with Neck Deep, Charlotte Sands | Warsaw | Oct. 17, 2026
The Masters Symphonic: Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, John Williams | Gliwice | Oct. 18, 2026
Sixpence None The Richer | Poznań | Oct. 18, 2026
The Fray | Wroclaw | Oct. 27, 2026
Portugal. The Man | Warsaw | Nov. 23, 2026
Jethro Tull | Poznań | Nov. 27, 2026
Jethro Tull | Warsaw | Nov. 28, 2026
Jethro Tull | Zabrze | Nov. 30, 2026
Outlander in Concert | Gliwice | Feb. 27, 2027
30 Seconds to Mars | Kraków | April 15, 2027
