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Are Shops Open on Sunday in Poland? 2026 Guide
Usually not. Most large supermarkets and shopping centres are closed on non-trading Sundays. In 2026 Poland has 8 shopping Sundays when normal retail may open, plus useful exceptions such as many Żabka stores, petrol stations and pharmacies.
2026 rules checked 28 August 2026
SHORT ANSWER
Most big shops are closed on most Sundays — check whether your Sunday is one of the 8 trading Sundays in 2026.
On a non-trading Sunday, large supermarkets and malls are usually closed. You can still often buy essentials at petrol stations, many Żabka convenience stores, pharmacies and other businesses covered by legal exceptions.
See all 2026 shopping Sundays →
Check the dedicated Żabka Sunday guide →
LOOKING FOR ŻABKA?
Is Żabka open on Sunday?
Many branches are, but hours vary by store. We keep the detailed Żabka answer — including Sunday opening hours, late-night options and Żabka Nano — on a separate guide so this page can stay focused on Poland's general Sunday-shopping rules.
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Żabka Sunday opening guide →
Dedicated answer for “is Żabka open on Sunday?”
Quick rule for tourists: if it is not one of the eight dates listed below, assume a large supermarket or shopping mall is closed and check the individual store before travelling there.
Poland's Sunday-trading law restricts retail work on most Sundays and public holidays. The law contains both designated trading Sundays and a list of exceptions. The State Labour Inspectorate publishes the 2026 calendar and the main categories that may trade despite the restriction.
Travelling around a holiday? Sundays are only part of the story. Poland also has 14 statutory public holidays when normal retail and public services may be affected.
See Poland's 2026 public-holiday calendar →
See Poland's 2026 public-holiday calendar →
ŻABKA ON SUNDAY
Yes — Żabka is usually open on Sundays.
Sunday opening hours vary by individual store, so check the specific location before you go.
What time does Żabka close?
There is no single closing time for every Żabka. Many stores stay open late, but exact hours vary by location and can differ on Sundays.
Trading Sundays in Poland 2026
The 2026 trading Sundays are:
25 Jan29 Mar26 Apr28 Jun
30 Aug6 Dec13 Dec20 Dec
On non-trading Sundays: most large supermarkets and shopping centres are closed, but legal exceptions include petrol stations, pharmacies and some owner-operated or exempt shops. Many Żabka locations remain open.
Looking for a late-night or 24-hour shop?
Check the official Żabka store finder and nearby petrol stations. Do not assume every Żabka is open 24 hours.
2026 CALENDAR
Trading Sundays in Poland in 2026
JAN25Trading Sunday
MAR29Before Easter
APR26Trading Sunday
JUN28Trading Sunday
AUG30Trading Sunday
DEC6Before Christmas
DEC13Before Christmas
DEC20Before Christmas
TOURIST TIP
If you arrive on Saturday evening, do your big supermarket shop that day.
On a non-trading Sunday you will probably still find food and drinks somewhere, but your choice may be much smaller and prices at convenience locations can be higher than at a supermarket.
WHAT MAY STILL BE OPEN?
A closed-shopping Sunday does not mean Poland shuts down.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies and pharmacy points are statutory exceptions, although individual opening hours vary.
Hotel shops
Retail locations operating in hotels are among the exceptions listed by the Labour Inspectorate.
Some bakeries & cafés
Businesses whose predominant activity falls under permitted bakery, confectionery, ice-cream or food-service exceptions may trade.
Owner-operated shops
A natural-person entrepreneur may personally conduct sales in their own shop under the statutory owner exception.
Online shopping
Online retail and sales platforms are not subject to the same physical-store Sunday restriction.
Important: “allowed to open” does not mean “definitely open”. Google Maps and the business's own store locator are useful, but holiday and Sunday hours can still differ.
A POLISH INSTITUTION
What is Żabka?
ŻABKA
literally: “little frog” 🐸
Żabka is Poland's dominant convenience-store chain — the kind of small shop you see on residential streets, next to offices, around stations and in city centres. As of 30 June 2026, Żabka Group reported 12,823 Żabka stores in Poland and 18 million consumers living within 500 metres of a store.
For a visitor, the easiest comparison is a cross between a neighbourhood mini-market, a convenience store and a quick-service snack stop. It is designed for small, fast purchases, not for doing a week's cheapest grocery shopping.
Water, soft drinks, sweets, crisps, basic groceries and things you forgot to buy earlier.
Hot dogs, sandwiches, ready-to-eat products and other fast food options vary by store.
Żabka Café is a very common quick-coffee option when you are walking around a Polish city.
Depending on the location, Żabka also offers services such as parcel handling, phone top-ups and other convenience services.
Why do tourists notice Żabka so quickly?
Because it is everywhere. In dense neighbourhoods it is common to see several stores within a short walk. Many branches also have long opening hours, so for a tourist Żabka often becomes the place for “I need water / toothpaste / breakfast / a snack right now”.
What about non-trading Sundays?
Żabka is generally open on Sundays, including many non-trading Sundays. The important thing for a visitor is that Sunday hours may be shorter or simply different from Monday–Saturday hours, and they vary from store to store.
Use the official store finder to check the exact branch before you go.
Find a Żabka near me ↗POLISH RETAIL CURIOSITY
Żabka Nano: a shop with no cashier
24/7
Walk in. Take what you want. Walk out.
Żabka Nano is Żabka's autonomous-store format. There is no traditional checkout and normally no cashier scanning your products. The store uses cameras and computer-vision technology to identify what you take, and payment is handled automatically.
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Enter using the supported access/payment method
Depending on the location and setup, Nano can use the Żappka app or a payment card for access/payment.
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Pick up the products you want
You do not scan each item at a checkout.
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Leave the store
The autonomous system recognises the selected products and completes the payment automatically.
Żabka Group says the format is designed for quick shopping in places where a traditional convenience store may be difficult to operate — including office buildings, hospitals, university campuses, train-station environments and other non-standard locations. The company describes Nano as a 24/7 format, and the dedicated Nano site says most locations are open around the clock, including Sundays and holidays, with some location-specific exceptions.
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Fun fact
Żabka says a Nano store can use more than 40 AI-enabled cameras to recognise selected products. So if a tourist wonders why nobody is standing at the till — there simply is no conventional till.
USEFUL PHRASE
Need to ask whether a shop is open?
Czy sklep jest dziś otwarty?
chi sklep yest jish ot-VAR-ty?
Is the shop open today?
FAQ
Sunday shopping in Poland: quick answers
Are shopping malls open on non-trading Sundays?
The mall building may partly operate, but ordinary retail stores are generally closed. Restaurants, cinemas and other businesses can have different rules and hours.
Are supermarkets open?
Large supermarkets are generally closed on non-trading Sundays.
Is Żabka open on Sunday?
Yes — Żabka stores are generally open on Sundays, including many non-trading Sundays. Sunday hours can differ from weekday hours and vary by location, so check the exact branch in the official Żabka store finder.
Are petrol stations open?
Yes, petrol stations are one of the statutory exceptions to the Sunday trading restriction, though individual hours still vary.
Is Żabka Nano open on Sunday?
Żabka describes Nano as a 24/7 autonomous format. Its Nano site states that most Nano locations are open on Sundays and holidays as well, with some individual exceptions.