Marcin Józefaciuk, a member of Poland’s Civic Coalition (KO), has proposed removing Pentecost and Easter Sunday from the list of public holidays. During a parliamentary committee meeting, he pointed out that Pentecost, which always falls on a Sunday, is not recognized in the Concordat between Poland and the Vatican. He argued that its removal would not violate any international agreements.
Easter Sunday Under Review
Józefaciuk also suggested reconsidering Easter Sunday as a public holiday, emphasizing that since it already falls on a Sunday, its official designation may be redundant. In response, committee members decided to draft a recommendation for the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy to evaluate the matter further.
The proposal has sparked discussions about the balance between religious traditions and labor policies. Poland, a predominantly Catholic country, has historically protected religious holidays. Critics argue that removing these holidays could undermine cultural heritage, while supporters see it as a pragmatic step in labor law reform.