National Independence Day (Poland)
| National Independence Day | |
|---|---|
Historical reconstruction of Polish soldiers, who fought for independence in the November Uprising (1830–1831), parading along Warsaw's Royal Route | |
| Observed by | Poland |
| Significance | To commemorate the recovery of a sovereign state by the Poles in 1918 |
| Celebrations | family reunions, concerts, parades |
| Date | 11 November |
| Next time | 11 November 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
The National Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires. Following the partitions in the late 18th century, Poland ceased to exist as a sovereign and unified state for 123 years until the end of World War I, when the destruction of the neighbouring powers allowed the country to reemerge. It is a non-working day and a flag flying day in Poland.