Public holidays in Poland include New Year's Day on January 1st, Easter Sunday and Monday in March/April, Corpus Christi in May/June, Labour Day on May 1st, Constitution Day on May 3rd, Assumption Day on August 15th which is also Polish Army Day, All Saints Day on November 1st, Independence Day on November 11th, and Christmas Day and Boxing Day in December 25th-26th. Many holidays have religious origins and traditions include eating special foods, attending church services, spending time with family, and honoring those who have died.

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8. August 15 th is also the Day of the Polish Army celebrated on this day since 1992. The date commemorates the Battle of Warsaw of 1920, the turning point of the Polish-Soviet War. The battle is also called the “Cud nad Wisla” (The Miracle on the Bank of Vistula) . The Polish army was lead by J ó zef Pi ł sudski . I t is a da y when flowers are put on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and from 2007 a great parade of the Polish Army is organized in Warsaw .

12. 25th of December is spent quietly within the intimate family: visiting with friends and relatives would begin the following day, St. Stephen’s day.