National Day of the Third of May
Nationwide public holiday in Poland · Święto Narodowe Trzeciego Maja
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 May | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 3 May | Monday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Poland.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 1 May – Mon 3 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Warsaw around 3 May: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (44°F), rain on 34% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Warsaw. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 3 May in Warsaw: (MET Norway)
Where to go for National Day of the Third of May
Labour Day on 1 May and Constitution Day on 3 May fall two days apart, and together with a weekend or a day or two of leave they form the long break Poles call majówka, a traditional start to the travel season.
Budget-friendly
Wrocław · Lower Silesian
The Market Square, the islands and bridges of the Oder around Ostrów Tumski and the small bronze dwarf figures hidden around the centre make Wrocław an easy city to explore on foot.
Typically around 3 May: high 17°C (62°F), low 7°C (44°F), rain on 44% of days.
Forecast for 3 May:
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Olsztyn · Warmian-Masurian
Olsztyn's Gothic castle, where Nicolaus Copernicus once worked as an administrator, overlooks a compact old town. Lakes and forests lie within and around the city, and the Masurian Lake District is to the east.
Typically around 3 May: high 16°C (60°F), low 5°C (40°F), rain on 39% of days.
Forecast for 3 May:
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Mid-range
Kraków · Lesser Poland
The Main Market Square, Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz district fill several days, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine is a short trip away. Pierogi and obwarzanek bread rings are classic local food.
Typically around 3 May: high 17°C (63°F), low 7°C (44°F), rain on 49% of days.
Forecast for 3 May:
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Gdańsk · Pomeranian
Gdańsk has a rebuilt Hanseatic old town along the Motława river and the European Solidarity Centre museum. Sopot's pier and Baltic beaches are a short train ride away for spring seaside walks.
Typically around 3 May: high 12°C (54°F), low 6°C (42°F), rain on 31% of days.
Forecast for 3 May:
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PragueWithin reach of southern Poland, Prague offers the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock, plus traditional Czech pubs and spring walks on Petřín hill.
Typically around 3 May: high 17°C (62°F), low 6°C (42°F), rain on 44% of days.
Forecast for 3 May:
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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too. For trips abroad, check your government’s official travel advice and entry rules before you book.
About National Day of the Third of May
The National Day of the Third of May, often called Constitution Day, commemorates the Constitution of 3 May 1791, adopted by the Great Sejm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It sought to reform the state and strengthen its government, and it is often described as the first modern written national constitution in Europe. The day is also the Catholic feast of the Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland.
Traditions
Official state ceremonies are held in Warsaw and other cities, including wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. White and red national flags are displayed on buildings and homes across the country, and the day forms part of the majówka long weekend.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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