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OPENING TIMES
Most shops are open on weekdays from around 10 am to 6 pm. Food stores often close mid-afternoon but may stay open late. In cities you often find street traders and kiosks, which stay open later. Churches are usually open all day. Museum opening times are variable; most are closed on Monday, and often one other day in the week as well as on high religious festivals (eg. Easter Sunday). Some museums are only open in the morning, so check in advance.
BANKS
Open: Mon – Fri, 9.30 am to 5 pm, Sat 9.30 am to 2 pm. Many ATMs.
BUREAUX de CHANGE
Called kantor or walut, they have sprung up in the cities and are usually open late. They change cash only – best bets are dollars and Euro. Often the best value.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025
Jan 1, Jan 6, Easter Monday, May 1, May 3 (Constitution Day), June 19 (Corpus Christi), Aug 15 (Assumption of Mary/Army Day), Nov 1 (All Saints’ Day), Nov 11 (National Independence Day), Dec 25 and 26.
US CONSULATES
In Warsaw: ulica Piekna 12 Tel. (022) 504 2784 (Open Mon – Fri 08.30- 17.00) Emergency out of hours: (022) 504 2000.
In Krakow: ulica Stolarska 9 Tel. (012) 424 5100/5125 (Open Mon – Fri 08.30-17.00) Emergency out of hours: 0601 483348/022 504 2000.
In Poznan (consular agency): ul.Paderewskiego 8. Tel: (061) 851 8516 (Open 09.00 – 14.00 Mon, Wed, Fri.)
All closed at weekends.
TELEPHONES
Cardphones are increasingly widespread. Phonecards are available from post offices, or more usefully, from exchange offices and sometimes from the hotel. They come in 50 and 100 units. Most people use mobile phones, of course.
STAMPS
Available from Post Offices, hotels and some souvenir shops. To USA: PZL11.00!
TOILETS
Public ones are few and far between. Tip is usually clearly indicated. Ladies indicated by a circle, men by a triangle.
TIPPING
A 10% service charge is usually already included on restaurant bills so tipping unnecessary. Ask if unsure.
Tip taxi drivers around 10%.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you need further information and you can contact the Polish National Tourist Office 10 Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, London, W4 4JE.
Or visit www.poland.travel