Dates of holidays and long weekends 2025

What are the dates of holidays and long weekends in 2026?

This information will be very useful in choosing the right time to rest in the mountains, especially in the Beskids in Szczyrk (Silesian Voivodeship). We will also answer the question:

When do children have time off in 2026?

Here are the long weekends of 2026 – calendar, holidays, and the best dates for Szczyrk (Beskidy)

Are you planning a mountain getaway and want to make the most of the long weekends in 2026? Great! Below you will find a complete calendar of days off, practical vacation tips, and dates when children have time off. We will also explain why it’s worth planning those trips in the XYZ Extreme You apartments in Szczyrk (Silesian Voivodeship).

Key long weekends in 2026 in Poland

- New Year's Day — January 1, 2026 (Thursday)
- How to extend: take leave on Friday 2.01 → you get 4 days off: 1–4.01 (Thu–Sun)

- Epiphany — January 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
- How to extend: take leave on Monday 5.01 → 4 days: 3–6.01 (Sat–Tue)

- Easter — April 4–6, 2026 (Sat–Mon)
- Children have time off: April 2–7 (Thu–Tue)
- How to extend: off on 3.04 (Fri) and 7.04 (Tue) → 5 consecutive days off 3–7.04

- May holidays — May 1–3, 2026 (Fri–Sun)
- How to extend: take leave on April 30 (Thu) → 4 days: 30.04–3.05

- Corpus Christi — June 4, 2026 (Thursday)
- How to extend: take leave on June 5 (Fri) → 4 days: 4–7.06 (Thu–Sun)

- Summer holidays — June 27 (Saturday) – August 31, 2026 (Monday)
- Perfect for a longer stay in the Beskids and family activities.

- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — August 15, 2026 (Saturday)
- Note: holiday falls on Saturday = you get an additional day off on another date (determined by the employer).
- Suggestion: leave on August 14 (Fri) + often a day off on August 17 (Mon) → 4 days: 14–17.08

- All Saints' Day — November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
- No extra day off (holiday on Sunday). Good short city-break in the mountains.

- National Independence Day — November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
- How to extend: leave on Nov 9–10 or 12–13 → 5 days: 8–12.11 or 11–15.11 🇵🇱

- Christmas — December 25–26, 2026 (Fri–Sat)
- December 24 (Thu) often chosen as a day off; December 26 (Sat) = additional day off to be taken later (set by employer).
- Suggestion: off on December 24 + day off for December 26 → long holiday stay in the mountains

- New Year's Eve — December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
- Great opportunity to visit Szczyrk and welcome 2027 on the slopes!

When do children have time off in 2026?

- Easter: April 2–7, 2026 (Thu–Tue) — school holiday break.
- Winter holidays 2026: dates vary by voivodeship (tours from mid-January to end of February; in Silesian Voivodeship usually late January and early February). Check the current MEiN announcement and your school's calendar.
- Summer holidays: June 27 (Sat) – August 31 (Mon).
- Corpus Christi: June 5 (Friday after the holiday) — in many schools a day free from classes.
- Winter-holiday period around Christmas and New Year — break according to the school year calendar (exact dates announced by MEiN/school).

Tip: It’s worth planning family trips based on school “director’s days” and Fridays after movable holidays — schools often designate these as days off.

Best dates for rest in the Beskids and Szczyrk

- Winter and holidays: January–February 2026
- Skiing at Szczyrk Mountain Resort, Skrzyczne, trails for families and advanced skiers. Ideal for families with children.

- Easter: April 3–7, 2026
- Spring walking trails, quiet outside the peak ski season.

- May holidays: April 30 – May 3, 2026
- Blooming valleys, medium difficulty trails, first biking and trekking trips.

- Corpus Christi: June 4–7, 2026
- Stable weather, long days, great time for via ferrata, singletracks, and family trips.

- August long weekend: August 14–17, 2026
- Trails to Klimczok, Skrzyczne, delicious regional cuisine, and attractions for children.

- November reset: November 8–12 or 11–15, 2026
- Quiet trails, lower prices outside high season, ideal “urban detox.”

- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: December 24–31, 2026
- Festive mountain atmosphere, sleigh rides, winter moments, and welcoming the New Year outdoors.

Where to stay? Best in XYZ Extreme You Zen apartments in Szczyrk

Why it’s a good choice:
- Location near slopes and trails — you save time on commuting.
- Comfort for families and groups — spacious apartments, kitchenette, privacy.
- Amenities after an active day — parking, possible SPA/sauna/
- Child-friendly — easy access to attractions and ski schools.
- Great base for trips around the Silesian Beskid — Skrzyczne, Klimczok, White Cross, Żylica valley.

How many days of leave should you plan in 2026?

- 2.01 (Fri) — New Year’s long weekend
- 30.04 (Thu) — before May holidays
- 5.06 (Fri) — after Corpus Christi
- 14.08 (Fri) — before August 15 + utilize extra day off for holiday on Saturday
- 9–10.11 or 12–13.11 — around November 11
- 24.12 (Thu) or 31.12 (Thu) — Christmas/New Year's Eve; also use day off for 26.12 (Sat)

This will allow you to create several 4–5-day trips without “using up” all your leave.

Quick action plan ✅

1) Choose date(s) from the list above.
2) Book XYZ Extreme You Zen apartments in Szczyrk in advance (May holidays, Corpus Christi, holidays, and winter breaks book up fastest).
3) Adjust your leave days around long weekends.
4) Plan activities: skiing, trekking, biking, sleigh rides, thermal baths, regional cuisine.

Have preferred dates or group size? Write — I’ll help choose the perfect date and suggest what to do in Szczyrk during your stay!