Not only mountains and sea. Poles have such plans for May 2026

May trips are becoming more and more popular every year, and 2026 is likely to continue this trend. The PBS survey shows that as many as 48% of people plan to go on a trip with at least one overnight stay in the period from May 1 to May 3 or similar. Poles, i.e. by 5 points. percent more than a year ago.

May Day 2026. The survey showed Poles’ preferences

In the country, 23% of people planned a vacation. respondents, and 10 percent abroad. 15 percent respondents have not made a final decision yet. They only know that they want to leave, but at the time of answering the question they have not yet chosen their destination.

The survey shows that decisions about the May weekend are usually made a month before departure (31 percent of respondents answered this way). This often happens two-three weeks before departure (27 percent of respondents). Larger advance notice is more common when traveling abroad, and smaller advance notice when staying in Poland.

Most often, we go on the May long weekend with family or loved ones (78 percent of votes). 12% of people plan one-day trips. subjects. However, 28% of people are not planning any trips for the May weekend. subjects. Most often, the reason given is financial issues (29%) or “other obligations” (22%).27%. Poles say they do not feel the need to leave during this period. However, almost 33% did not make any decision. subjects.

In the case of domestic trips, we most often plan “rest and relaxation” during May weekends (54%). Sightseeing was chosen by 21%, and visiting relatives by 10%. Only 7 percent respondents answered that they planned to actively practice sports during the May weekend.
As many as 31 percent go to the mountains. Of Poles who spend the May weekend in the country, 22% go to the Baltic Sea, 14% to cities, 13% to the countryside, and 11% to lakes.

The most popular among domestic May Day trips is the Pomeranian Voivodeship – it was indicated by as many as 16 percent. respondents. Right behind it is the Lesser Poland Voivodeship with 15 percent, and in third place are the Lower Silesian and Masovian Voivodeships (10 percent each).

70% of people will use paid accommodation. Poles on domestic trips. 26% will stay with family or in their own accommodation. subjects. When choosing a place to stay for the May weekend, we are guided mainly by price (47%), and only then by aesthetics and comfort (40%). Third place is the immediate vicinity of wildlife (38%).

As much as 51 percent respondents declare that they have planned up to three overnight stays during the May weekend in Poland. 21% decided for longer stays (4-7 days). subjects. 34 percent will travel with a partner or wife/husband, and 33 percent with the whole family, together with the children.

17 percent respondents intend to spend PLN 501-1,000 per person on a May weekend trip in Poland. The same percentage chooses an amount in the range of PLN 1,001 – 1,500. 14% plan to spend PLN 1,501 to PLN 2,000. respondents. The same percentage does not want to exceed PLN 500 per person.

May Day 2026 abroad. Where are we going?

If a trip abroad, it is primarily to a warm seaside (35%). The popular city break, i.e. sightseeing, is chosen by 23 percent. asked. Mountains are indicated by 17 percent. people who spend the May weekend outside Poland.

“Rest and relaxation” also dominates in this group (38%). 35% of people choose visiting tourist and cultural attractions. subjects. “Health and wellness” is the answer of 9%, and sports – 8%. Visiting relatives was also mentioned by 8%. respondents.

33 percent We plan trips abroad with our husband/wife or partner. 30% of people plan to leave with their entire family, including children. respondents. 12 percent chooses a foreign trip with friends and acquaintances.

21 percent of foreign trips were motivated by finding an attractively priced offer. 21 percent had a specific place in mind, and 20 percent decided by choosing places with a guarantee of good weather.

87 percent Poles will benefit from paid accommodation on May weekends abroad. Only 9 percent will stay with family or friends.

When choosing a place to stay, 39 people will be guided by the overall cost of their stay. For 32, the most important thing was aesthetics and comfort. 26 also indicated that the accommodation should be located in the close or immediate vicinity of wild nature.

Understandably, on average, Poles want to spend more on trips abroad than at home. 8 percent respondents intend to spend up to PLN 1,000 per person this weekend. 13 percent talks about amounts between PLN 1,001 and 1,500. Between PLN 1,501 and PLN 2,000 and between PLN 2,001 and PLN 3,000, 19 and 20 percent want to spend, respectively. subjects). 17% intend to spend more than PLN 4,000.
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