As Poland enters 2026, the regulations governing Sunday trade continue to be a key consideration for consumers and retailers alike. currently, most stores are closed on Sundays, with exceptions made for only eight designated shopping days throughout the year-a system established in 2018 to balance commerce with worker protections.This year’s calendar includes January 25th as a permitted shopping day, and with Easter falling on April 5th, the dates for the remaining trading Sundays are now set. Below is a complete list of the dates when retail establishments will be open on Sundays in 2026.
Poland will have eight Sundays designated for retail trade in 2026. Last year, an additional Sunday was added in December each year. Will January 25th be a trading Sunday? When is the next trading Sunday? Here’s a calendar of trading Sundays for 2026.
When is a Trading Sunday?
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Generally, retail trade is prohibited on Sundays in Poland, according to the provisions of the Act of January 10, 2018, on limiting trade on Sundays and public holidays and on certain other days. However, the law provides for eight exceptions throughout the calendar year when Sunday trading is permitted. These trading Sundays occur annually:
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2026 Trading Sundays – Calendar
Four of the eight trading Sundays each year depend on when Easter and Christmas fall. Easter falls on April 5th this year, and Christmas is traditionally celebrated on December 25th and 26th. Therefore, the Sunday immediately preceding April 5th, and the three Sundays immediately preceding December 25th and 26th in 2026, will be trading Sundays. In addition, the last Sundays of January (25th), April (26th), June (29th), and August (30th) are always designated as trading days. But what are the exact dates for trading Sundays in 2026?
2026 trading Sunday calendar
2026 Trading Sunday Calendar
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Trading Sundays in 2026
In summary, trading Sundays in 2026 fall on the following dates:
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- January 25, 2026
- March 29, 2026
- April 26, 2026
- June 29, 2026
- August 30, 2026
- December 7, 2026
- December 13, 2026
- December 20, 2026
Trading Restrictions and Trading Sundays
The ban on trade on Sundays was introduced gradually, beginning on March 1, 2018. The restriction has a significant impact on the working hours of many employees in the retail sector. The regulations aim to balance consumer convenience with worker protections.
Act of January 10, 2018, on limiting trade on Sundays and public holidays and on certain other days (Journal of Laws of 2021, item 936)
Act of January 18, 1951, on non-working days (Journal of Laws of 2020, item 1920)
Act of December 6, 2024, amending the Act on non-working days and certain other acts (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1965)
