Poland moves to ban takeaway alcohol sales at night from 2027
Polish lawmakers have backed nationwide restrictions on retail alcohol sales between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Hospitality venues and airports will remain exempt.
Poland’s Sejm has approved an amendment introducing a nationwide overnight ban on alcohol sold for consumption off the premises. The measure will apply to shops and petrol stations from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. starting January 1, 2027.
The vote was nearly unanimous, with 400 lawmakers supporting the proposal and nine opposing it. inPoland.net.pl reported the decision on Friday, October 9.
Restaurants, bars, hotels and airports will still be allowed to serve or sell alcoholic drinks during the restricted hours. Municipal authorities will also retain the power to impose longer limits, covering the periods from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. or from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The package additionally prohibits advertising for all alcoholic beverages, including beer. Violations could result in fines ranging from 30,000 to 1 million zlotys or, in some cases, imprisonment.