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Assumption Day and Polish Armed Forces Day 2026
August 15 is a statutory Polish public holiday and Armed Forces Day; shops and public institutions commonly close while Warsaw's official military programme is announced separately.
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When
August 15, 2026
Where
Warsaw citywide
Price / access
Public holiday; any official outdoor ceremonies are normally free
Date status
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What to expect
- A statutory non-working day across Poland
- The date also marks Polish Armed Forces Day
- Saturday timing affects some workplace substitute-day arrangements, not the holiday date
Practical tips
- Check museum, shop and restaurant hours directly
- Do not treat a previous military parade route as current
- Allow extra time around any announced central ceremonies
Map
This listing is citywide or changes venue. Use the current official programme for exact locations.
Sources and freshness
Checked on July 10, 2026. We review this listing again by August 10, 2026; live schedules and access rules can still change.
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