Poland celebrates its Independence Day
Poland regained its independence precisely 104 years ago. Following the First World War and after spending 123 years divided among the three neighboring powers, Poland regained its sovereignty on November 11th, 1918.
The National Independence Day celebrations will be held throughout the entire country. Main ceremonies, with the participation of, among others, President Andrzej Duda will take place at Piłsudski Square in Warsaw. Just like every day, the traditional Independence March will pass through the streets of the capital. Stay with us on this special day.
Today, Polish diplomats will visit the Polish memorial sites in many places around the world. Commemorative running events will be held in Berlin and New York, while Holy Masses will be celebrated in Ottawa and Paris. In Florence, the mayor of Przemyśl, Wojciech Bakun, will be honored for his solidarity and help during the war in Ukraine.
On November 11, 1918, the supreme command of the Polish army was passed to Józef Piłsudski by the Regency Council. To mark this event, Poland celebrates the National Independence Day. The holiday was established by the Polish lower house, the Sejm, in 1937. It was abolished in 1945 in the communist-ruled Poland and there were no official celebrations throughout that period. It was restored in 1989 by law - since then, National Independence Day on November 11 is a day off from work.