Independence Day, Wednesday 11 November: what closes and what's on

Wednesday 11 November is Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości), a public holiday. Poland marks regaining its independence in 1918, after 123 years off the map of Europe.

Most shops are closed that day under Poland's trading ban on public holidays. In central Warsaw, expect road closures, diversions and crowds around the official ceremonies, the Independence Run and the marches.

Look out for white-and-red flags on balconies, concerts, parades and family events. In Poznań it is also St Martin's Day, with a parade on ulica Święty Marcin and the city's famous rogal świętomarciński pastry.

Independence Day in Poland, and events on the day
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