The city of Gdańsk: over 1000 years of tradition, one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea, amber, architectural gems, beaches Why Gdańsk is worth visiting Gdańsk – located on the Baltic Sea – is one of the oldest cities in Poland but also the most beautiful and interesting – numerous monuments, rich history, Baltic beaches. A…
The next time change in Poland: October 31, 2021 The change to summertime in Poland takes place on the last Sunday of March. Poland switches back to regular time on the last Sunday of October. The European Union lawmakers decided to end the twice-a-year (March and October) custom of time changes throughout the European Union,…
Coronavirus regulations and restrictions in Poland Last update: October 12, 2021 Current regulations in Poland in force until October 31, 2021 (the regulations in force in Poland in September have been extended until October 31) Masks What’s open in Poland Public transportation Events, meetings, weddings Traveling to Poland by plane – a traveler location card…
COVID-19 vaccination in Poland Last update: October 12, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination in Poland – news & updates Other changes in regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccination in Poland “EU Digital COVID certificate” available in Poland from June 1 Vaccinations of foreigners in Poland If you do NOT have a PESEL number and you have the right of…
Poland in October: tips for making the most of your autumn in Poland Weather in Poland in October The weather in Poland in October differs each year and is difficult to predict – one day you can enjoy sunny weather and the other it’s cold and rainy (usually, there are no frosts that can occur in…
Public holidays, observances & traditions in Poland in 2021 and 2022 The list of public/bank holidays in Poland in 2021 In 2021, there are the following public/bank holidays in Poland: Friday, January 1, 2021 – New Year Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Epiphany Sunday, April 4, 2021 – Easter Monday, April 5, 2021 – Easter Monday…
Where to go for a day trip from Warsaw Looking to escape the noise and chaos of the city? Here are a few ways to escape Warsaw on a day trip and see sides of the region many visitors miss. Last update: September 20, 2021 Apple and pear picking, 80 km from Warsaw You will find some other options…
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 quarantine and isolation regulations in Poland Last update: September 2, 2021 Is quarantine obligatory after crossing the Polish border? Yes, there is an obligatory 10-day quarantine for Polish citizens and foreigners (counting from the day following crossing the border). There are different rules for exempting from quarantine – depending on whether the…
Polish school holidays: first day of school in Poland and last day of school in Poland The school year in Poland is divided into 2 terms: the first/winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the second/summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last days of school are set the same for all of Poland, the winter…
Autumn in Poland: time change, 2 public holidays, observances, celebrations Trade ban Sundays in Poland in autumn 2021 In autumn 2021, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 12, 2021. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland in 2021. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland…