Christmas Eve in Poland
In 2026, Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
About Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve, known as Wigilia in Poland, is the most important part of the Christmas celebration. Families gather for a traditional meatless meal featuring twelve dishes after the first star appears in the sky. This night holds deep religious and cultural significance, focusing on unity, forgiveness, and the sharing of the oplatek, or Christmas wafer.
Christmas Eve dates in Poland
Observance dates for Christmas Eve across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 Dec 2023 | Sunday | Christmas Eve |
| 2024 | 24 Dec 2024 | Tuesday | Christmas Eve |
| 2025 | 24 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve |
| 2026This year | 24 Dec 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve |
| 2027 | 24 Dec 2027 | Friday | Christmas Eve |
| 2028 | 24 Dec 2028 | Sunday | Christmas Eve |
| 2029 | 24 Dec 2029 | Monday | Christmas Eve |
| 2030 | 24 Dec 2030 | Tuesday | Christmas Eve |
| 2031 | 24 Dec 2031 | Wednesday | Christmas Eve |
24 Dec 2023
Sunday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2024
Tuesday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2025
Wednesday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2026
Thursday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2027
Friday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2028
Sunday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2029
Monday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2030
Tuesday · Christmas Eve
24 Dec 2031
Wednesday · Christmas Eve
