In short
Christmas Eve 24 December 2026 falls on Thursday and is a public holiday; with four days' leave (28–31 December) it gives eleven days without work from 24 December to 3 January. At Sunrise Sarbinowo you can spend this time in a cottage or apartment just 350 metres from the beach, with barbecues, playgrounds and terraces for every property.
How many days off for Christmas 2026 and New Year — leave planner
Eleven days free between 24 December and 3 January — is it possible without using your entire annual leave? Yes. In 2026, Christmas Eve, 24 December, falls on Thursday and is a public holiday in Poland. If you take leave for four working days (28–31 December), you'll get eleven days without work altogether: from Christmas Eve to 3 January inclusive. That's the perfect length of stay in a cottage by the sea to really rest with your family.
How Christmas and New Year 2026 fall on the calendar
Here's the breakdown:
- 24 December (Thursday) — Christmas Eve (Polish public holiday), day off
- 25 December (Friday) — Christmas Day, day off
- 26 December (Saturday) — Boxing Day, day off
- 27 December (Sunday) — Sunday, day off
- 28–31 December (Monday–Thursday) — working days; if you take leave, you get four days
- 1 January (Friday) — New Year's Day (public holiday), day off
- 2 January (Saturday) — day off
- 3 January (Sunday) — Sunday, day off
Total: seven public holidays plus four days' leave = eleven days without work.
Length of stay — what to choose
Eleven days is a period when everyone in the family truly rests. Children have school holidays, and adults can genuinely unwind — you won't be constantly checking work emails or thinking about the return to the office.
In Sarbinowo, at our Sunrise resort, you can spend these days so that everyone finds something for themselves. Adults relax on a terrace or balcony with views over fields, children have access to two playgrounds — open year-round and fully equipped. The beach is right next door, just five minutes' walk (350 metres from the resort). With your family or friends, you can light the barbecue on your own grounds — every cottage and apartment has its own terrace or balcony.
Two-storey cottages D1–D4 sleep up to eight people (by arrangement), single-storey Standard Plus ones are for those wanting to avoid stairs. Apartments — ground floor and first floor — are smaller but comfortable for a couple or small family.
Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve in Sarbinowo
Christmas Eve by the sea has its own atmosphere. Instead of sitting in a cramped flat, you can spend the evening of 24 December with the sound of the sea in the background and a view over the coast. On the fourth day of your stay (27 December) the beach awaits — and while we don't guarantee water temperature or weather, the Baltic usually has its charm in winter. Forest and sand are always there.
New Year's Eve in a cottage is a chance to do what you love: a quiet evening with those close to you, board games, long walks on the beach at midnight, or barbecuing (if conditions allow). Each property has a kitchenette and equipment — you'll prepare your own meals, on your terms, at your own time.
What to bring
The coast is warm in a group setting, but windy. Hats, scarves and jackets are essential. Every cottage has air-conditioning with a heating function, so nights will be warm. The bathroom in each property has a radiator. Comfortable shoes for walking on wet sand will come in handy.
If you're coming with a dog, by prior arrangement — the stay is charged together with the fee.
How to book
To check availability and book a stay from 24 December to 3 January, go to the booking page. Availability changes daily. Once you've chosen your dates and type of cottage or apartment, the system will show how many nights you need to book and the total price for the whole property. Pricing details can be found in the price list.
Sometimes a holiday isn't about exotic places — it's about having peace, home-cooked food and the chance to sleep in. Eleven days by the Baltic is exactly that kind of break.
Key facts
- Christmas Eve 24 December 2026 falls on Thursday and is a public holiday in Poland
- Four days' leave 28–31 December plus seven public holidays = eleven days without work (24.12–3.01)
- Sunrise Sarbinowo resort open year-round; two-storey cottages, Standard Plus and ground and first-floor apartments
- Beach 350 metres from resort, five minutes' walk; two playgrounds, brick barbecues, Wi-Fi and parking
- Every property has its own terrace or balcony, kitchenette, bathroom with radiator and air-conditioning with heating function
Questions and answers
How many days off can I really get for Christmas and New Year 2026?
Seven public holidays (24, 25, 26 December and 1, 2, 3 January) plus four days' leave Monday–Thursday (28–31 December) make eleven days without work. This doesn't require using your entire annual leave.
How many people can stay in a cottage at Sunrise Sarbinowo?
Two-storey cottages D1–D4 sleep 4–6 people as standard, up to 8 by arrangement. Standard Plus cottages and apartments sleep 2–4 people. Each property has two bedrooms (two-storey) or one (Standard Plus and apartments).
Is the beach accessible in winter and how far away?
The beach at Sarbinowo is accessible year-round. It is 350 metres from the resort — five minutes' walk. In winter the shore has a peaceful, charming character, though we don't guarantee weather or water temperature.
What is included in the price of a cottage stay?
The price includes the whole property — cottage or apartment — with kitchenette, bathroom, air-conditioning with heating, terrace or balcony, two sun loungers and a privacy screen. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. You cook for yourself and can use the barbecue.
How do I check availability and book a stay for Christmas?
Go to the Sunrise Sarbinowo booking page and select dates 24 December – 3 January. The system will show available properties, minimum nights and total price for the whole cottage. Availability changes daily.
