Biedronka Extends Store Hours Ahead of August Long Weekend Amid Holiday Trading Restrictions

Biedronka has extended operating hours across more than 3,400 stores nationwide until at least 11:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, ahead of the mandatory trading ban for the August 15 holiday.

Extended Hours Announced for August 14

Biedronka is changing opening hours for thousands of stores ahead of the August long weekend. On Friday, August 14, 2026, more than 3,400 company locations will remain open until at least 11:00 PM or even later. This marks the final opportunity for customers to complete larger shopping trips at Biedronka before Saturday’s August 15 holiday, which brings strict trading restrictions.

The network officially confirmed that over 3,400 stores will operate on that day until at least 11:00 PM or longer, giving customers extra time compared to standard days. However, closing times are not uniform across the country, as the announcement specifies a minimum extended work time and actual closing hours may vary by location.

Earlier Schedule Adjustments and Scale

The extended operating hours are not limited solely to Friday. According to Biedronka’s official announcements, on August 12 and 13, over 2,300 stores were already scheduled to remain open until 11:00 PM or later, with the count scaling up to over 3,400 locations for August 14.

This marks a significant operational shift designed to manage heavier consumer traffic and larger basket sizes ahead of the holiday period. The network notes that such extensions help distribute customer movement more evenly across the day.

Legal Status of August 14 and Work-Time Rules

Friday, August 14, 2026, is not a statutory public holiday in Poland and does not carry a nationwide trading ban, allowing Biedronka to operate normally or with extended hours. However, because August 15 falls on a Saturday, labor regulations require employers to grant an alternative day off within the settlement period to offset the holiday.

While the Prime Minister designated August 14 as a day off for members of the civil service corps—with similar choices made by select offices, courts, and prosecutor’s offices—the specific day off for private sector employees is determined individually by employers. Crucially for retail, the date itself carries no general trading ban.

Trading Restrictions on Saturday, August 15

A fundamental change takes effect on Saturday, August 15, marking the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Polish Armed Forces Day. Under the law, statutory restrictions prohibit trading and commercial work by employees and contractors in retail facilities on this day.

Consequently, standard Biedronka supermarkets will remain closed, meaning shoppers must complete their grocery runs no later than Friday, August 14. Exemptions to the trading ban apply only to specific entities such as select gas stations and pharmacies, leaving major discount chains closed.

How to Verify Local Store Hours

Because operating schedules differ by specific branch, Biedronka advises customers to verify local hours via the network’s digital channels or directly at individual locations before planning late-evening trips.

Relying solely on the generalized national announcement of extended hours is discouraged, as local management and standard store schedules dictate the exact closing times.