Planning to shop during a trip to Poland or Croatia this summer? Then it's important to know which Sundays in June 2026 shops are open, and when you'll run into closed doors. The rules in these two countries differ significantly — let's break it down briefly and to the point.
🇵🇱 Poland: only one trading Sunday in June
In Poland, there is a ban on trading on Sundays, and shops are open only on a few legally designated 'trading Sundays'. In June 2026, there is only one such Sunday:
- June 28, 2026 (last Sunday of the month) — large shops, supermarkets and shopping centers operate in normal mode.
On other Sundays in June — June 7, 14 and 21 — most shops are closed. Only small family shops, gas stations, pharmacies, bakeries and railway station shops operate.
Separately, pay attention to Thursday, June 4, 2026 — this is Corpus Christi (Boże Ciała), a public holiday in Poland. Shops are also closed on this day, as on Sundays. See the full calendar on our page trading Sundays in Poland 2026.
🇭🇷 Croatia: more opportunities, but with nuances
Croatia in 2026 operates under a more flexible model: each shop can independently choose up to 16 Sundays per year when it will operate. In tourist zones on the coast, shops are open almost every Sunday in summer, while in inland areas it's better to check in advance.
- June 21, 2026 — an officially designated summer trading Sunday when most shops operate throughout the country.
In tourist regions (Istria, Dalmatia, coast) supermarkets of large chains are often open on other June Sundays as well, guided by the flow of vacationers. Details and full list — on the page trading Sundays in Croatia 2026.
Advice for travelers
If your route passes through Poland or Croatia on a 'non-trading' Sunday, plan your main shopping for Saturday. At gas stations and small shops you will always find the essentials, but large hypermarkets will be closed. This is especially relevant for truck drivers and tourists crossing the border on weekends.