As the winter season approaches, students across Poland are eagerly waiting for their winter break. In 2025, the winter break will last two weeks for each voivodeship, but the dates will vary depending on the region. In this article, we’ll guide you through the winter break schedule for 2025 and provide you with essential information to plan your winter vacation.
A Brief History of Winter Breaks in Poland
Did you know that the winter break schedule in Poland has been varied across voivodeships since the 2003/2004 school year? This was done to avoid congestion during peak travel seasons. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/2021, the winter break dates were unified across the country. This year, the winter break will take place from January 20 to March 2, with each voivodeship having its own schedule.
Winter Break 2025: Dates and Regions
Students from five voivodeships – Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lubuskie, Małopolskie, Świętokrzyskie, and Wielkopolskie – will be the first to start their winter break on January 20. Meanwhile, students from Lubelskie, Łódzkie, Podkarpackie, Pomorskie, and Śląskie will start their winter break later.
Here’s a breakdown of the winter break schedule for each voivodeship:
* January 20 – 31: Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lubuskie, Małopolskie, Świętokrzyskie, and Wielkopolskie
* January 27 – February 7: Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Podlaskie, Świętokrzyskie, and Warmińsko-Mazurskie
* February 3 – 14: Dolnośląskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Łódzkie, Zachodniopomorskie, Małopolskie, and Opolskie
* February 17 – 28: Lubelskie, Łódzkie, Podkarpackie, Pomorskie, and Śląskie
Looking Ahead: Winter Break 2026
While we’re still a year away from the 2025/2026 school year, the winter break dates have already been announced by the Ministry of National Education. In 2026, the winter break will last from January 19 to March 1, with only three instead of four breaks. The first break will take place from January 19 to February 1, followed by a second break from February 2 to 15, and a final break from February 16 to March 1.
Conclusion
Winter break is just around the corner, and we’ve got you covered with all the essential information you need to plan your winter vacation. Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, make sure to mark your calendars with the correct dates for your voivodeship. Happy winter break!
