WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda marked Independence Day on Monday with a call for sustained U.S. commitment to Europe’s security in view of Russian aggression in the region and argued that Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders should be restored. Polish Independence Day, celebrated on November 11th, commemorates a pivotal moment in Poland’s history. It marks the nation’s recovery of sovereignty in 1918 after 123 years of foreign partitions and occupation by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. The memory of the historic day from 102 years ago, when Poland regained its independence and freedom, remains a source of inspiration for us to act for the good of our country. Poland’s National Day on November 11 marks the moment in 1918 when the country regained its independence, after 123 years of partitioning by Russia, Prussia, and Austria. Poland’s return to sovereignty overlapped with the last months of the First World War, which had weakened the three ruling forces, enabling it to lay the groundwork for an In Poland the Narodowe Święto Niepodległości (National Independence Day) has not been officially celebrated in Poland for many years and Poles are still establishing how to honour it. The Day was constituted in 1937 and only celebrated officially twice before World War II , although from 1918 it had been celebrated as a day of military Poland celebrates its Independence Day on November 11, in commemoration of the Armistice ending hostilities in World War I, which led to the rebirth of the Polish nation. In the United States, November 11 is celebrated as Veterans Day. Poland celebrates its Independence Day on November 11, a date marking the nation’s reemergence as a sovereign state in 1918, following 123 years of partition by neighbouring powers. Poland celebrates its Independence Day every year on November 11th. This day is special because it marks when Poland became a free country again in 1918, after being divided and ruled by Russia, Prussia, and Austria for 123 years. It’s a big deal because it wasn’t easy to get there. Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires. For us Poles, this day – November 11 – is a day of joy, it is a day of pride, it is a day of glory, it is a day when we remember with emotion that after 123 years of non–existence, our country, Poland, was reborn. Yes, as a nation, we also paid a great price for this. Марш на мосту Понятовскего в Варшаве Заключение. Национальный праздник независимости Польши — очень важный праздник для поляков во всем мире. 11 ноября является государственным выходным. Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires. National Independence Day (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires. Today’s Doodle celebrates Poland’s National Day, known as Narodowe Święto Niepodległości. On this day in 1918, World War I ended, marking the rebirth of an independent Poland, free after a century of partition. Today, red and white, Poland’s national colors since the 13th century, are displayed everywhere. Poland’s Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is celebrated on the 11th of November. This day commemorates the anniversary of when Poland regained its sovereignty from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires in 1918. On 11th November 1918, Poland regained its independence after 123 years of partitioning by Russia, Prussia and Austria. But what actually happened on that historic day? Odkryj 11 faktów o historii Polski na naszej stronie. On Polish Independence Day, November 11, Polish flags are hung up everywhere; on buildings, and on special flag poles. In Warsaw and other major cities, marches, parades, and political speeches are organized. Poland’s Independence Day is observed every November 11th. The holiday honours those who have fought for their country’s freedom. In 2025, Independence Day falls on Tuesday 11 November. The holiday will be on Wednesday 11 November in 2026. Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. November 11th, Polish Independence Day, marks one of the most important holidays in the Polish calendar. It reflects on Poland’s struggle for independence (niepodległość) before and after WW2, oppression (ucisk) during the soviet-backed government as well as Poland’s newly found democratic ways in recent history.
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