PolandvsUkraine
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
3
Days you're both off
11
Only Poland
8
Only Ukraine
What the numbers say
In 2026, Poland has 14 nationwide public holidays and Ukraine has 11, so Poland gets 3 more days off. They line up on 3 dates, including Nowy Rok, 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 Ukraine (4 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); Ukraine offers 4 and 2. Poland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Poland and May in Ukraine.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Poland
Ukraine is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Ukraine
Poland is working these days.