Easter Sunday 2025

Description

Easter Sunday in Poland is the most important day for many Christians. It celebrates the belief that Jesus rose from the dead. For believers this day means new life, hope, and the triumph of life over death.

The date changes every year. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that comes on or after the spring equinox. That usually places Easter in March or April, but the exact day moves each year.

Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent, a period of reflection and preparation for many people. It begins the Easter season, a time when religious services focus on joy and renewal.

For Poland as a whole, Easter has strong cultural importance. It brings families and communities together and connects people to faith, history, and shared values across generations.

Traditions

On Easter Sunday families go to church for a festive mass. After church they gather at home for a big breakfast. People greet each other with wishes and share a symbolic painted egg called pisanka.

A key ritual is breaking and sharing eggs. Everyone taps their egg against another person to see whose egg stays whole. The person with the uncracked egg is teased as lucky for the year.

Traditional foods include babka cake, mazurek flat cake, smoked kiełbasa, cold cuts and a sour rye soup called żurek served with sausage and a boiled egg. Tables are decorated with spring flowers and embroidered cloths.

Travel Tips

Many banks, post offices and shops close on Easter Sunday, and some museums and sights may be closed. Public transport runs on a Sunday schedule and can be crowded. Book trains and long distance buses in advance and allow extra time.

Buy food and medicines before the day and carry some cash. Check attraction and restaurant hours online and reserve a table. Enjoy outdoor walks, parks and riverfronts where services are limited. Keep noise low, watch your belongings, and note local emergency numbers.