Mothers' Day
Mother’s Day is celebrated in Poland on May 26 each year.
Fathers across Poland are remembered on Father’s Day (Dzień Ojca), or Fathers’ Day, on June 23.
Is Fathers' Day a Public Holiday?
Fathers' Day is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, June 23, 2024 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Poland.
Father's Day honors and appreciates fathers across generations.
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What Do People Do?
Many Polish people celebrate and honor their fathers or father figures on Father’s Day. Many fathers receive Happy Fathers’ Day comments like “Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji dnia ojca”. Some fathers are given cards and gifts. Mother’s Day, on May 26, is also an annual observance in Poland.
Public Life
Father’s Day is not a national public holiday in Poland.
Background
Father’s Day recognizes the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. This observance is celebrated worldwide but at different dates.
Symbols
Some people buy presents to show their love and appreciation for their father or father figures.
About Fathers' Day in Other Countries
Read more about Fathers' Day.Fathers' Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Tue | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Wed | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Thu | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Fri | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Mon | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Tue | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2027 | Wed | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2028 | Fri | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
| 2029 | Sat | Jun 23 | Fathers' Day | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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