SlovakiavsPoland
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
8
Days you're both off
3
Only Slovakia
6
Only Poland
What the numbers say
In 2026, Slovakia has 11 nationwide public holidays and Poland has 14, so Poland gets 3 more days off. They line up on 8 dates, including Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky, Zjavenie Pána, Veľkonočný pondelok and Sviatok práce.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Slovakia has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 8 for Poland (6 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Slovakia offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Poland offers 3 and 4. Poland has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Slovakia and May in Poland.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Slovakia
Poland is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Poland
Slovakia is working these days.