14 August granted as a day off for most workers in Poland – but not all

Poland's Armed Forces Day and Assumption of Mary (15 August) falls on a Saturday this year, obligating employers to grant workers a compensatory day off. Prime Minister Donald Tusk decided that Friday, 14 August, will be a day off in the public sector, creating a long weekend. However, the rule does not apply to all workers — it depends on the sector and individual workplace regulations.