All Saints' Day

📣 Traveler notes

Poland offers a blend of vibrant cities, diverse countryside, and a rich, millennium-old culture. Be mindful that Polish history and politics are sensitive and often polarized. On major public holidays, many public services and businesses will close entirely.

• Major public holidays result in widespread closures of most service, retail, and administrative establishments.
• While many sites close, expect certain services like restaurants, gas stations, and pharmacies to remain open.
• Public transport typically operates on a reduced 'Sunday schedule' during major public holidays.
• Plan for long weekends to cause significant congestion and potential price increases in tourist areas.
• Allocate extra time for travel and verify operating hours for attractions and services.
• Be prepared for unexpected closures or potential crowds depending on the specific holiday schedule.
• When visiting a Polish home, it is customary to ask if you should remove your shoes. Dress conservatively and behave respectfully in places of worship. Exercise caution when discussing sensitive historical or political topics (e.g., WWII, communism, modern geopolitics).