Shops Closed on November 1? Here's Where You Can Still Shop This Long Weekend

In brief

• Most supermarkets, discounters and shopping centres in Poland are closed on November 1, 2026, because the holiday falls on a non-trading Sunday.
• Petrol stations, pharmacies, shops at stations and airports, and small owner-run stores can stay open, and flowers and candles are sold at stalls near cemeteries.
• Biedronka said more than 3,000 stores would be open at least until 23:30 on Saturday, October 31; Lidl until 23:00 or later and Netto until 23:00.
• Shops return to normal hours on November 2, the Day of the Dead.

Most stores closed on November 1

November 1, All Saints' Day, is a public holiday in Poland. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, which is not a trading Sunday, so supermarkets, discounters and large shopping centres will be closed (1 i 2 listopada sklepy będą zamknięte? Sprawdź, czy zrobisz zakupy – RMF24).

Exceptions that remain open

The law allows some outlets to keep selling. Petrol stations, often with small shops attached, are open as usual. Pharmacies stay open for urgent needs, as do shops at railway stations and airports and small stores run personally by their owners. Flowers and candles for cemetery visits are typically sold at stalls near cemeteries (Zakupy we Wszystkich Świętych. W tych miejscach będzie można je zrobić – TVN24).

Longer hours before the holiday

Before the long weekend, some discounters extended opening hours on Saturday, October 31. Biedronka said more than 3,000 of its stores would be open at least until 23:30. Lidl said its shops would stay open until 23:00 or later, and Netto until 23:00 (Dyskonty otwarte dłużej. Jest decyzja przed 1 listopada – WP Finanse).

Auchan and Kaufland said their hypermarkets would follow their normal schedules on Saturday, and company-owned Carrefour stores would not extend hours. Franchised Carrefour stores can set their own hours, so customers should check individual locations.

Shops reopen on November 2

November 2, the Day of the Dead, is a regular working day and shops will operate normally, allowing shoppers to restock after the holiday.

What the holiday means for shoppers

Anyone planning to buy groceries should shop before the Sunday or use petrol stations and pharmacies for essentials. Hours for franchised and smaller outlets can differ, so a quick check before visiting is advisable.