1. Christmas (December 24-26): Christmas in Poland is one of the most significant family holidays, with Christmas Eve (Wigilia) as the focal point, featuring a meal of 12 dishes and traditional customs like sharing an opłatek (wafer) and leaving an extra place at the table for an unexpected guest.

2. Easter (March-April, variable): Easter is the most important Christian holiday in Poland, starting with Palm Sunday and including traditions like the blessing of food (święconka) on Holy Saturday and the joyful Śmigus-Dyngus water fights on Easter Monday.

3. All Saints’ Day (November 1): A reflective day where Poles visit cemeteries to honor their deceased loved ones by lighting candles and placing flowers on their graves, creating a moving and beautiful display of remembrance.

4. Andrzejki (November 29-30): St. Andrew’s Eve is a night of fortune-telling, traditionally for young women hoping to foresee their future, including customs like wax pouring. Nowadays, it’s an occasion for parties and fun for everyone.

5. Kupala Night (June 21-22): A Slavic celebration of the summer solstice, focusing on love, water, and fire. Traditional activities include jumping over bonfires for luck and health, and girls floating wreaths on water, with boys attempting to catch them.

Polish holidays are full of deep traditions and symbolism, making them a unique window into the culture.