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Warsaw Enacts Nighttime Alcohol Sales Ban for 2026

3/13/2026

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Warsaw will ban nighttime alcohol sales from June 1, 2026, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., following a council vote.
A pilot in two districts led to a 15% drop in police interventions, according to Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
About 58% of residents support the ban.
Around 180 municipalities in Poland enforce nighttime restrictions, including other major cities.

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Story summary

Warsaw will ban nighttime alcohol sales from June 1, 2026, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., following a council vote.
A pilot in two districts led to a 15% drop in police interventions, according to Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
About 58% of residents support the ban.
Around 180 municipalities in Poland enforce nighttime restrictions, including other major cities.