National Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national holiday in Poland
This Friday we will witness National Independence Day, celebrated on 11 November each year to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918. Independence Day is an official public holiday in Poland.
Difficulties
Closed Places
- Universities
- schools
- banks
- government offices
- private businesses
- shops
Public Transport
If you are intending to travel via public transport during a public holiday, it is working like on Sundays – here you can check bus/metro/tram timetable
However we encourage you to use the metro and SKM and KM trains. Metro lines 1 and 2, from 11am to 7pm, will run with increased frequency.
Several tram lines will be suspended – 4, 13, 22 and 78. In their place, there will appear a tram line no 72, which will run on the route Osiedle Górczewska – Żerań Wschodni. Due to the celebration events, tram lines 7, 9, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 26, 30, 33 and 35 will be rerouted.
There will be some difficulties because of:
- 10:00 – 14:00 Warsaw Independent Run (route: Stawki-Rakowiecka-Stawki)
- 14:00 Independence Marche (route: Dmowskiego round-Jerozolimskie Avenue-Poniatowski Bridge-National Stadium)
- 11:00 -12:30 Motorbike Independence Parade (route: Temple of Divine Providence – Belwederska Street)
- 12:00 – 17:00 Independence MotoParada (route: Sulejówek-Ursynów – Sójki Street)
- 14:00 – 17:00 Anti-Fascist Street Party (between Marszałkowska and Plac Trzech Krzyży)
There are still several smaller assemblies reported in the area of the Dmowskiego roundabout, e.g. from Złota street to Bankowy Square and in the other side of Marszałkowska Street to Konstytucji Square.
Please note that this kind of marches are attended by crowds of people. Be cautious.
How is Polish Independence Day Celebrated?
Celebrations across the country will include firework displays, concerts and parades. It is also a time for family reunions.
Official Events
- 10:00 – 11:00 Independence singalongs with the Hoover Ferayna in the old Tea Room building in the Royal Łazienki Park
- 10:00 – 16:00 Horse parade, cavalry demonstrations in the Royal Łazienki Park
- 11:11 32nd Warsaw Independence Run (sign up:) thru city center map
- 12:00 -12:15 Singing the National Anthem together in the old Tea Room building in the Royal Łazienki Park program
- 13:00 – 20:00 Festival Niepodległa on Krakowskie Przedmieście
- 18:00 – 20:00 Demonstration of Folk Polish dances in the old Tea Room building in the Royal Łazienki Park
all events are free
Alternative Events for weekend
FRIDAY
- 15:00 Zumba marathon to mark Independence Day (free but need fill up statement and have sport shoes)
- 16:00 I 19:00 Ananke play with out words in Theater Akt (free)
- 20:00 Improvised Musical Show (free ticket required available on page)
- 20:00 Concert Dissapoitment in Elementy (free)
SATURDAY
- 20:00 Concert in the framework of:”Improvised Musical Weekend with Sacha Hoedemaker” (pay what you want)
- 17:00 Ananke play without words in Wawerskie Centrum Kultury (free)
SUNDAY
- 17:00 Ananke play without words in Dom Kultury “Wygoda” (free)
ALL WEEKEND
- 12:00 – 20:00 Attila Csörgő exhibition at Zachęta (free)
- 16:00 – 21:00 “Magical Botanical” exhibition at the UW Botanical Winter Garden
