April 12, 2026 is Sunday, but it is not a commercial Sunday. This means that most shops remain closed today and you will not shop in shopping malls or supermarkets. However, it is worth knowing which facilities can still work, as well as when we are waiting for next business Sundays. Read article to finish — You will find here the current list of upcoming business Sundays and public holidays in 2026.
Is April 12 a commercial Sunday?
Is today a trade Sunday?
NO — April 12, 2026 is not a commercial Sunday. On that day, there is a trade ban, which means that large shops, shopping malls, hypermarkets and discounts remain closed. However, some establishments may operate in accordance with applicable regulations. If you urgently need to buy something, you can use gas stations, pharmacies, bakeries, shops at railway stations or online shops — these places are not subject to a trade ban. It is also worth remembering that shops run by the owner without employees can be opened, although there are fewer and fewer.
Next Trade Sundays in 2026
If you are planning bigger shopping on the weekend, please check these dates in your calendar. Here are another shops open on Sunday, which you can count on:
26 April 2026 — last Sunday before 1 May, excellent shopping opportunity before long May weekend
28 June 2026 — Sunday commercial in the middle of summer, a convenient time for shopping before holidays
26 July 2026 — another summer trade Sunday, ideal for complementing the holiday expedition
30 August 2026 — Last Sunday's trade before September, a great time to shop before children return to school
27 September 2026 — autumn trade Sunday, good opportunity for autumn clothing shopping and home furnishings
6 December 2026 — first trade Sunday in December, excellent start of Christmas shopping season
A total of 10 commercial Sundays in 2026.
Next public holidays
When planning shopping, you should also have a Christmas calendar at your fingertips. Here are the next public holidays, which falls after today's date:
1 May 2026 – Labor Day
3 May 2026 – Constitution Day 3 May
May 24, 2026 – Green Christmas
4 June 2026 – God's Body
15 August 2026 – Assumption of the NMP
Remember that on public holidays, shops are closed regardless of whether the day falls on a commercial Sunday. The trade ban applies unconditionally, so it is always worth checking the calendar in advance.
Trade ban on Sunday — What's worth knowing?
The ban on trade on Sunday has been in force in Poland since March 2018 and has been introduced gradually, until the full restriction of trade on most Sundays. Each year, the legislator designates a certain number of commercial Sundays — in 2026 there are a total of 10, spread throughout the year. Shops exempted from the ban include fuel stations, pharmacies, shops at airports and railway stations, bakeries, pastry shops, ice-cream shops, as well as online shops that operate without restrictions throughout the year. Importantly, the ban does not apply to establishments where the owner is behind the counter and does not employ employees for trade — Although in practice such places are less and less in large cities.
It is worth to follow the calendar of commercial Sundays especially before long weekends and holidays, because it is then that shopping is planned in the most advance. Trade Sunday is then a real convenience for millions of Poles.
Visit digitalnexus.pl regularly — Every Sunday we update information about whether a given day is a commercial Sunday, and remind of subsequent dates in 2026. Have a good rest and a quiet Sunday!
