National Independence Day

National Independence Day is a public holiday in Poland celebrated every year on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of Poland's resumption of independent statehood.

In 1918, after 123 years of partitions by Russia, Prussia and Austria, Poland regained its independence

Date chosen is the one on which Józef Piłsudski assumed control of Poland after the end of the First World War and the defeat of Prussia and Austria.

On 11 November 1918 the Poles, under Józef Piłsudski command, disarmed the Germans in Warsaw and other Polish towns.Józef Piłsudski was appointed Commander in Chief of Polish forces and was entrusted with creating a national government for the newly independent country.

To commemorate the day when Józef Piłsudski came into power in the reborn Poland, this day has been celebrated as the Day of Polish Independence.Since then it has been one of the most important celebrations for Poles.

The National Independence Day is celebrated all over Poland...

poles organize parades and marches

pray for those who gave their lives for Poland

organize celebrations next to monuments of Józef Piłsudski

display Polish flags in front of the houses

On the occasion of The Independence Day in all Polish schools children prepare...

... appeals ...

...songs and poems ...

... and decorations ...

wear cotillions

For those who love our country this is a very important day!

Thank you for your attention Mary Julia May

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