United Right Government:

At the end of April, we presented a timetable for easing restrictions. As of today, we can stay overnight in hotels, go shopping at malls or visit museums. From 15 May, among other things, we will be able to eat in restaurant gardens and go to an open-air cinema. Check the current timetable of changes for the coming weeks.

What is the official timetable for lifting restrictions?

Service of the Republic of Poland:

If infection levels remain low, restrictions can be gradually eased according to the planned timetable. Importantly, the timetable may change depending on the current epidemiological situation.

However, let us remember to follow the DDM principle—distance, disinfection and mask—which can protect us from COVID-19. Although the number of infections is falling, the virus is still circulating and causing deaths. Let us take care of ourselves and others.

What will reopen, and when?

15 May 2021 (Saturday)

Wearing masks outdoors will no longer be mandatory. The obligation to cover the nose and mouth with a mask indoors will remain unchanged, including on public transport, in shops, churches, cinemas and theatres.

Public transport

  • 100% of the number of seats or
  • 50% of all seats and standing places, while keeping 50% of seats unoccupied.

Outdoor dining

  • Distance between tables: every other table may be occupied, and the distance between tables must be at least 1.5 m, unless a partition at least 1 m high, measured from the table surface, is placed between them.

Culture—cinemas, film screenings, theatres, opera houses and philharmonics outdoors

  • maximum 50% occupancy.

Cultural centres and community centres, and educational and animation activities conducted by cultural institutions outdoors

  • subject to compliance with the sanitary regime.

Education—primary and secondary schools

  • hybrid learning for grades 4–8 of primary schools
  • hybrid learning for grades 1–4 of secondary schools
  • sanitary regime, including airing classrooms during breaks and disinfecting facilities at weekends.

Sport

  • outdoor sports facilities—maximum 25% of spectators
  • sports classes and events outside sports facilities—limit of 150 people.

21 May 2021 (Friday)

Culture—cinemas, film screenings, theatres, opera houses and philharmonics

  • 50% occupancy
  • sanitary regime, including distancing, hand disinfection and masks
  • participants may not consume drinks or food.

Cultural centres and community centres, and educational and animation activities conducted by cultural institutions indoors

  • resumption of activity subject to compliance with the sanitary regime.

Entertainment—outdoor amusement parks

  • 50% occupancy.

28 May 2021 (Friday)

Indoor dining—in premises

  • maximum 50% occupancy
  • Distance between tables: every other table may be occupied, and the distance between tables must be at least 1.5 m, unless a partition at least 1 m high, measured from the table surface, is placed between them.

Indoor family events, including weddings and First Communion celebrations

  • maximum 50 people (Important! Fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 are not included in the limit).

Sport—indoor sports facilities and swimming pools

  • for everyone
  • 50% facility occupancy, also applying to spectators, with every other seat occupied in the stands.

Sport—classes and sporting events outside sports facilities

  • limit of up to 250 people..

Sport—gyms, fitness clubs and tanning salons

  • limit of 1 person per 15 sq m
  • sanitary regime.

29 May 2021 (Saturday)

Education—primary and secondary schools

  • all students attend in person
  • sanitary regime: airing classrooms during breaks and disinfecting facilities at weekends.

Which restrictions have already been eased?

The epidemiological situation in our country has allowed the regional division to be abandoned. Uniform safety rules apply throughout Poland.

Government:

We can already use outdoor sports facilities, subject to a limit of 50 people. Indoor facilities are available to organised groups of children and young people, with a maximum occupancy of 50%.

Art galleries and museums have opened under the sanitary regime, with a limit of 1 person per 15 sq m. Customers have returned to shopping malls and DIY stores, and guests can use hotel services at 50% occupancy, without an open restaurant area or wellness & spa facilities. Meetings or celebrations for 25 people can also be organised outdoors. Fully vaccinated people against COVID-19 are not included in the limit for family events.