Poland’s 2026 shopping calendar includes restricted Sundays with exceptions for essential purchases, especially ahead of December holidays.
Shopping Sundays 2026: When Are Stores Open?
Rules limiting trade, introduced by the 2018 Act on Restriction of Trade on Sundays, holidays, and selected other days, continue to strictly shape our shopping calendar. In 2026, shopping Sundays are not distributed evenly – we can expect months with a complete ban as well as periods of increased sales.
Here is the complete list of shopping Sundays in 2026:
It is worth noting that December 2026 will have as many as three shopping Sundays. According to the government’s assumptions, this is to facilitate Poles’ preparations for the holidays.
Months Without Trade – No Shopping Here
In 2026, there will be months with no shopping Sundays at all. A complete ban applies to: February, May, July, September, October, and November.
Emergency Shopping: Where to Shop Every Sunday?
Even when a ban is in place, certain types of establishments may conduct sales without restrictions. If you need to make urgent purchases, look for them in places such as gas stations, pharmacies, florists, and facilities at train stations, airports, and ports.
