Today, on May 24, 2026, Green Christmas falls — public holidays. This means that today is not a commercial Sunday and large-area shops remain closed. Although many of us would like to use the afternoon off for purchasesThe trade is suspended today. Read more to check the list of upcoming business Sundays in 2026 and subsequent holidays — Just so you know when it's worth planning a trip to the store.
Is May 24 a commercial Sunday?
Is today a trade Sunday?
NO — May 24, 2026 is not a commercial Sunday. What's more, this day is Green Christmas. holiday Public holidays, which means a double reason why large shops remain closed today. The ban on trade on Sunday concerns mainly large commercial establishments — hypermarkets, malls and discounts. Even if today was a commercial day, the ban on trade would still apply as a public holiday. Despite closed shops, you are not without a way out — There are now petrol stations, on-call pharmacies, bakeries, shops at railway and bus stations and online shops that carry out orders around the clock.
Nearest Trade Sundays in 2026
28 June 2026 — Sunday commercial in the middle of the holiday, good opportunity for larger purchases before the holiday
26 July 2026 — another summer trade Sunday, shops open at the top of the holiday season
30 August 2026 — Last Sunday trade before September, it is worth to stock before returning children to school
27 September 2026 — autumn trade Sunday, good time for purchases before changing the season
6 December 2026 — Sunday trade on Santa weekend, perfect for shopping Christmas
December 13, 2026 — Christmas Day shopping, shops open two weeks before Christmas
A total of 10 commercial Sundays in 2026.
Next public holidays
4 June 2026 – God's Body
15 August 2026 – Assumption of the NMP
1 November 2026 – All Saints
11 November 2026 – Festival Independence
25 December 2026 – Christmas (first day)
It is worth remembering that on public holidays the shops are closed regardless of whether the day falls on a commercial Sunday or not. When planning shopping, always check both the list of business Sundays and the Christmas calendar — These two lists work independently of each other and both are important for the opening hours of the shops.
Trade ban on Sunday – what is worth knowing?
The ban on trade on Sunday has been in force in Poland since 2018 and has been gradually tightened for years until it has reached the current form in which shops are open only in designated Trade Sundays — in 2026 there are a total of ten. However, the law does not apply to all service points — Among other things, fuel stations, pharmacies, shops at airports and stations, bakeries, florists, ice-cream shops and shops run by the owner in person are excluded. Online shopping is a separate category — Internet shops operate without limitation for seven days a week, although delivery may be delayed. If you are not sure whether a specific facility in your area is open on a given Sunday, it is best to check it directly on the website or profile of the store.
Follow digitalnexus.pl — Every Sunday we update the information about whether the shops are open on Sunday, and publish the current list of commercial Sundays in 2026 so that you are always one step ahead of your shopping planning. Have a nice Sunday and have a nice Christmas!
