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What's open on St. Stephen's Day 2026 in Poland?

Known locally as Drugi Dzień Świąt

St. Stephen's Day falls on 2026-12-26. 26 December is a public holiday in Poland. Most shops and supermarkets close; tourist areas and some restaurants stay open.

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Urgent & Emergency Essentials

24/7 Open

Need emergency medicine, 24/7 fuel or urgent health care right now?

On-Duty Pharmacies24/7 Petrol & EV
800 190 590 / 112
Dec 26

Next occurrence

26 December 2026

Most chains are expected to be closed.

1

Open

1

Reduced

6

Closed

All Categories 11 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Convenience Stores 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Retail & Shopping Malls 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on St. Stephen's Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%
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All Verified Chains & Venues

11 venues tracked
Venue / ChainCategoryHoliday StatusHoursVerification & Source
DOZ Apteka Całodobowa 24h24/7 Duty

Apteki dyżurne całodobowe otwarte we wszystkie święta państwowe i kościelne

Editorial800-110-110
Pharmacies & Chemists Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
doz.pl
Orlen 24/7 & Stop Cafe24/7 Duty

Stacje benzynowe otwarte 24/7 zgodnie z ustawą o ograniczeniu handlu w niedziele i święta

Editorial
Petrol & EV Charging Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
orlen.pl
Nocna i Świąteczna Opieka Zdrowotna NFZ24/7 Duty

Punkty Nocnej i Świątecznej Opieki NFZ czynne całodobowo w dni wolne od pracy

Editorial800-190-590
Urgent Care & Clinics Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
nfz.gov.pl
Biedronka
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
biedronka.pl
Lidl
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
lidl.pl
Żabka
Estimate
Convenience Stores Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
zabka.pl
Dino
Estimate
Supermarkets & Groceries Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
dino.pl
Auchan
Estimate
Retail & Shopping Malls Closed Closed All Day
2026-08-23
auchan.pl
InPost Paczkomat 24/7

Paczkomaty na zewnątrz dostępne 24/7 we wszystkie święta i dni wolne od pracy

Editorial
Post & Parcel Lockers Open 24 hours
2026-04-20
inpost.pl
PKO Bank Polski & Bankomaty

Oddziały bankowe nieczynne; bankomaty i aplikacja IKO działają 24h

Editorial
Banks & ATMs Closed Closed All Day
2026-04-20
pkobp.pl
PKP Intercity & Koleje Miejskie

Komunikacja miejska i pociągi kursują według świątecznego rozkładu jazdy

Editorial
Public Transit & Transport Reduced hours Hours Vary
2026-04-20
intercity.pl

Quick answers

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Upcoming years

2026 — 2026-12-26 2027 — 2027-12-26 2028 — 2028-12-26 2029 — 2029-12-26 2030 — 2030-12-26

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More holidays in Poland

All Saints' Day 2026-11-01 Independence Day 2026-11-11 Christmas Eve 2026-12-24 Christmas Day 2026-12-25 New Year's Day 2027-01-01 Epiphany 2027-01-06 Easter Monday 2027-03-29 May Day 2027-05-01 Constitution Day 2027-05-03 Pentecost 2027-05-16 Corpus Christi 2027-05-27 Assumption Day 2027-08-15

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on St. Stephen's Day in Poland?

26 December is a public holiday in Poland. Most shops and supermarkets close; tourist areas and some restaurants stay open. Confirmed open chains include: DOZ Apteka Całodobowa 24h, Orlen 24/7 & Stop Cafe, InPost Paczkomat 24/7, PKP Intercity & Koleje Miejskie, Nocna i Świąteczna Opieka Zdrowotna NFZ. Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is St. Stephen's Day 2026?

St. Stephen's Day falls on 2026-12-26 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on St. Stephen's Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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