5 things you should know about Poland Constitution Day

May 3rd Parade Bydgoszcz, Poland, 2014

1) Constitution Day is a Public Holiday In Poland. 

2) 3rd May was first declared a holiday on 5th May 1791, and celebrated a year later, on 3rd May 1792. 

3) Its Official name is Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja.

Polish cavalryman in traditional dress uniform during the celebrations of 3 May 2007

4) Until 1989, 3rd May was a common day for anti-government and anti-communist protests.

5) 3rd May Holiday was banned during World War 2 by the Nazi and Soviet occupiers.