May 3, 2026 is a Sunday, but it is not a commercial Sunday — Today, large-area shops are closed. This is a double special day, because May 3 is at the same time Constitution Day 3 May, which is a public holiday. This means that the trade ban applies today for two reasons at once. Check below when is the next Sunday of the trade in 2026 and plan your shopping in advance.
Is May 3 a commercial Sunday?
Is today a trade Sunday?
NO — May 3, 2026 is not a commercial Sunday. Moreover, it is a public holiday — Constitution Day 3 May — so the shops are closed regardless of the trade ban on Sunday. The ban on trade on Sunday means that most shops, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounts and shopping malls, must remain closed. Despite the ban each Sunday, however, there are gas stations, pharmacies, shops at railway and air stations, as well as some bakeries and shops run directly by the owner. Today, due to the state holiday, it is worth to make sure even about these exceptions — some of them may operate in limited hours or be closed.
Next 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 — Summer Sunday commercial fully holiday season
30 August 2026 — Last summer's commercial Sunday, just before the kids returned to school
27 September 2026 — autumn trade Sunday, it is worth planning shopping for a new season
6 December 2026 — Sunday trade in December, perfect for starting Christmas shopping
December 13, 2026 — 2nd of December trade Sunday, last moment for quiet preparation
A total of 10 commercial Sundays in 2026.
Next public holidays
May 24, 2026 – Green Christmas
4 June 2026 – God's Body
15 August 2026 – Assumption of the NMP
1 November 2026 – All Saints
11 November 2026 – Independence Day
Please note that on public holidays, shops are closed regardless of whether the day falls on a commercial Sunday. Even if the Christmas Day hits the scheduled Sunday trade, the day off regulations have priority and shopping in large stores will not be possible.
Trade ban on Sunday – what is worth knowing?
The ban on trade on Sunday has been in force in Poland since March 2018 and for years has been gradually tightened, up to the present form, in which shops open on Sunday is an exception, not a rule. Each calendar year the provisions provide for a certain number of commercial Sundays — in 2026 there are exactly 10 of them and are spread throughout the year, with the largest density in December. Among other things, fuel stations, pharmacies, shops at airports and stations, bakeries, florists, souvenir shops and establishments run in person by the owner without the participation of employees. Online shops operate without limitation — you can order online every day, but delivery may be delayed due to closed warehouses or limited courier work.
Follow digitalnexus.pl — Every Sunday we update information about whether today is a commercial Sunday, and remind you of the upcoming days off. Have a good rest on this unique May holiday and see you on your next shopping plans!
