Overview
In Poland, the next open trading Sunday is Sunday, 28 June 2026 (the last Sunday of June). On this day, major supermarkets, shopping centres, and large retail stores across the country will be open for business—but this is exceptional. Under Polish law, trading Sundays (niedziele handlowe) are restricted throughout the year, meaning most Sundays all major shops remain closed.
Why Most Sundays Shops Are Closed
Since 2018, the Polish Act on the Restriction of Trade on Sundays and Public Holidays (Ustawa o ograniczeniu handlu w niedziele i święta) has limited Sunday retail to a handful of designated dates each year. This month, for example, 7 June, 14 June, and 21 June are all non-trading Sundays—large stores and shopping centres will be closed. However, even on these closed Sundays, certain outlets remain open: petrol-station shops, pharmacies, bakeries, post offices, florists, airport and railway-station shops, and small owner-operated shops where the proprietor works in person. Retailers who breach the ban face substantial fines ranging from PLN 1,000 to PLN 100,000.
If you're planning grocery shopping or supplies while in Poland, it's essential to check the calendar. Travellers crossing the border for shopping should time their visits around these trading Sundays to make the most of supermarket discounts and full product availability.
All Trading Sundays in Poland 2026
| Date | Day | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2026 | Sunday | Last Sunday of January |
| 29 March 2026 | Sunday | Sunday before Easter |
| 26 April 2026 | Sunday | Last Sunday of April |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunday | Last Sunday of June (upcoming) |
| 30 August 2026 | Sunday | Last Sunday of August |
| 6 December 2026 | Sunday | First pre-Christmas trading Sunday |
| 13 December 2026 | Sunday | Second pre-Christmas trading Sunday |
| 20 December 2026 | Sunday | Last Sunday before Christmas |
Tips for Travellers & Cross-Border Shoppers
Plan ahead: If you're crossing the border on a Sunday for shopping, verify the date first. The 28 June 2026 trading Sunday is ideal for stocking up on groceries, household goods, and other essentials at full-size supermarkets and malls.
Saturday stockpiles: If you're travelling through Poland on a non-trading Sunday (such as 21 June), do your major shopping on Saturday instead. Prices and selection are the same, and you'll avoid any surprises.
Emergency supplies on closed Sundays: On non-trading Sundays, small petrol-station convenience stores, pharmacies, and bakeries remain your lifeline for immediate needs—coffee, snacks, medicines, and fresh bread are always available.
Border-crossing strategy: Ukrainian and other cross-border travellers often use Polish supermarkets for bulk purchases. Time your trip to coincide with a trading Sunday for maximum value and product range.
Useful Tools
- Trading Sundays Calendar — Poland 2026
- Supermarket Leaflets & Promotions
- European Holidays Calendar
- Poland Border Crossings & Info
Source: nakordoni.eu — Trading Sundays Calendar | Updated: 26.06.2026