Grandmother's Day 2025
Date: January 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
Country: Poland Public Holidays
Description
Grandmother's Day in Poland is a special day to honor and appreciate grandmothers. It celebrates the love, care, and support they give to families and to younger generations.
The holiday takes place every year on January 21. It is followed the next day by Grandfather's Day on January 22.
Although not a national public holiday, many people treat it as an important family occasion. Schools and communities often recognize the role grandparents play in family life.
The day is significant because grandmothers are seen as family anchors. They pass on stories, values, and practical knowledge. This helps keep family history and culture alive across generations.
Grandmother's Day also highlights respect for elders in Polish society. It is a moment to show gratitude and strengthen bonds between children, parents, and older relatives.
Traditions
Children make handmade cards, draw pictures, and learn short poems or songs to perform for their grandmothers. Schools and kindergartens often hold small performances where kids give flowers or simple gifts made at home.
Families visit or invite grandmothers for tea and cake. Traditional sweets like sponge cakes, cookies, and kremowka cream pastries are common. Grandchildren sometimes help prepare a warm meal including soup or pierogi to show care.
People spend time talking, looking at photo albums, and listening to grandmother stories. Many give practical gifts like warm scarves or slippers. The day is full of hugs, thank yous, and small rituals that make grandmothers feel loved and special.
Travel Tips
Check opening hours before you go. Many small shops, offices and some museums close or open late. Trains and buses can be busier in morning and evening. Book restaurants and tickets in advance and carry cash for small shops.
Join public events and concerts in parks or town squares, but keep distance and follow local rules. Be polite, ask before taking photos, and buy from local vendors to support the community. Carry a map, phone battery pack, and ID for a smooth day.