PolandvsGermany
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
9
Only Poland
4
Only Germany
What the numbers say
In 2026, Poland has 14 nationwide public holidays and Germany has 9, so Poland gets 5 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including Nowy Rok, Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy, Święto Pracy and Boże Narodzenie.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Poland has 8 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Germany (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Poland offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Germany offers 5 and 2. Poland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Poland and May in Germany.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Poland
Germany is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Germany
Poland is working these days.