Poland's new holiday regulation: December 24th becomes free of work!

Poland's new holiday regulation: December 24th becomes free of work!

Poland has taken a significant step towards recognition of public holidays: December 24 will be a legal holiday in the future, as recently decided by Parliament. This decision, which was made with a clear majority, could come into force from next year, provided that the Senate and President Andrzej Duda give her green light. So far, Christmas Eve in Poland has been a regular working day, although most employers often release their employees at noon to make preparations for the important festival. The traditional Christmas dinner, shaped by 12 different vegetarian dishes, begins when the first star appears in the sky, and represents the highlight of the evening. An additional space for an unexpected guest is also covered, which goes back to the biblical hostel of the Holy Family.

In addition, the number of Sundays open to the sales in December was increased by two to three, which could influence the commercial landscape during the contemplative pre -Christmas season. This regulation also applies to retail employees who often suffer from the high workload during this time. According to GmbH-polen.de , the festival culture in Poland is shaped by a large number of legal holidays, which have both secular and religious background. The recognition of December 24th as a holiday underlines the importance of Christmas festival in Polish society, where tradition and family values ​​are kept high. In addition to Christmas, the day of work, the independence day and many other important holidays are celebrated, which are deeply rooted in Polish culture.