In 2026, All Saints’ Day, 1 November, falls on a Sunday, while All Souls’ Day, 2 November, falls on a Monday. These are days for visiting graves, remembering loved ones and praying together. For visitors to the Tatras, they also offer an opportunity to learn about people whose lives helped shape Zakopane.

Before setting out, check service times and plan your journey. Some churches will follow a special Mass schedule, and heavier pedestrian and vehicle traffic is expected around the cemeteries.

Traffic Restrictions in Zakopane — Nowotarska Street Closures and Diversions

The main disruption is expected near the cemetery on Nowotarska Street. Police are planning a temporary, complete closure of the section between Rondo Solidarności and the junction with Sienkiewicza Street.

Final decisions will be made according to pedestrian and vehicle traffic levels at the time.

When Could Nowotarska Street Be Closed?

Date	Hours	Planned restrictions
Friday, 30 October	08:00–22:00	Possible closure if traffic is heavy
Saturday, 31 October	07:00–22:00	Complete closure of this section is planned
Sunday, 1 November	07:00–22:00	Complete closure of this section is planned
Monday, 2 November	08:00–22:00	Possible closure if traffic is heavy

These hours indicate the planned restriction periods. Police will decide whether to close the road based on conditions around the cemetery.

The diversion is planned via Sienkiewicza Street, Kościuszki Street and Aleje 3 Maja. The route will be signposted, and police officers and municipal guards will monitor access to the closed section of Nowotarska Street.

Normal traffic arrangements are scheduled to resume after 22:00 on 2 November.

1 November 2026 — Services at Zakopane’s Cemeteries

Cemetery on Nowotarska Street

The following services are scheduled at the New Cemetery:

• 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 — Masses;
• 14:00 — a procession with prayers for the deceased, starting at the cross;
• 15:00 — a Mass concelebrated by parish priests from Zakopane;
• 20:00 — the Rosary.

The programme is confirmed by the Holy Family Parish.

Pardałówka Cemetery

Masses in the cemetery chapel at Pardałówka will take place at 10:00 and 12:00. Between the services, worshippers will gather at the cross to pray the Rosary.

There will be no Masses at 10:00 or 11:30 in the church on Antałówka that day. Visitors wishing to attend a late-morning service should therefore go to the cemetery chapel. Announcements from the Parish of Our Lady, Mother of the Saviour.

Olcza Cemetery

At Olcza Cemetery, prayers for the deceased, known as wypominki, will begin at 12:00, followed by a procession and Mass. This is the starting time for the entire service, so arriving a little earlier is recommended. Programme published by the Vincentian missionaries.

Mass Times in Zakopane on 1 November

The following times have been announced by the parishes for this year’s All Saints’ Day.

Church or chapel	Mass times on 1 November 2026
Holy Family Church	06:30, 08:00, 09:30, 11:00, 17:00, 19:00
Old Church beside Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery	10:00
Chapel on Gubałówka	11:30
Church of Our Lady, Mother of the Saviour on Antałówka	08:00, 19:00
Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Olcza	07:00, 09:00, 18:00

There will be no Masses at 12:30 or 15:00 in Holy Family Church. These details come from announcements by the Holy Family Parish, the Antałówka Parish and the shrine in Olcza.

2 November in Zakopane — All Souls’ Day

On Monday, prayers for the deceased will continue in churches and cemeteries.

Location	Programme for 2 November 2026
Old Church and Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery	07:30 — Mass, followed by a procession through the Old Cemetery with prayers for the deceased
Cemetery on Nowotarska Street	11:00 and 12:00 — Masses
Olcza Cemetery	15:30 — prayers for the deceased and Mass begin

Masses in Holy Family Church will take place at 06:30, 07:00, 08:00, 15:00 and 19:00. The Old and New Cemeteries will remain open overnight from 31 October to 1 November and from 1 to 2 November. Holy Family Parish announcements.

At the shrine in Olcza, Masses are scheduled for 07:00 and 09:00. There will be no Mass at 18:00, as the afternoon services will take place at the cemetery. Olcza shrine announcements.

No separate time has been announced for services at Pardałówka Cemetery on 2 November. The Antałówka Parish states that Rosary prayers for those named in the wypominki will begin that day, but the announcement does not specify their time or location. Antałówka Parish announcement.

Collection for the Restoration of Historic Gravestones — 1 November

Visitors to Zakopane’s cemeteries will also have an opportunity to support the preservation of their heritage. On 1 November 2026, from 08:00 to 19:00, the Old and New Cemeteries will host the 34th Fundraising Collection for the Restoration of Historic Gravestones.

The collection is organised by the Podhale Branch of the Society for the Protection of Historic Monuments. Volunteers will include local government representatives, artists, members of local institutions and associations, and representatives of Highlander families. Donations will help preserve gravestones that form part of Zakopane’s history. Collection announcement on Zakopane’s official website.

Krzeptówki and the Bernardine Church — Service Information

For visitors planning to attend the shrine at Krzeptówki or the Bernardine church, the regular Mass schedules published by these churches are listed below.

These are general schedules. Separate programmes for 1–2 November 2026 have not been confirmed in the materials checked, so please consult the latest parish announcements before setting out.

Church	Regular Sunday and holy day schedule	Regular weekday schedule
Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima at Krzeptówki	07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 17:00, 19:00	07:00, 12:00, 19:00
Bernardine Church of St Anthony of Padua	07:00, 08:30, 10:00, 11:30, 17:00, 19:00	07:00, 18:00

The times are published by the shrine at Krzeptówki and the Bernardine church.

The Bernardines also publish a regular November programme of prayers for the deceased: Masses at 18:00, or 17:00 on Sundays, and the Rosary with wypominki at 17:20, except on Sundays. Special arrangements for the commemorations may change this schedule. November services at the Bernardine church.

How to Plan Your Cemetery Visit

Before leaving, choose the location and service time, then allow enough time to walk from your accommodation, bus stop or parking space. Parking near the cemeteries may be harder to find.

• Allow extra time, particularly before services begin.
• Consider walking from your accommodation if the distance is short.
• If travelling by bus, check the current timetable and service updates.
• Follow road signs and instructions from police and municipal guards.
• Wear reflective items after dark to help drivers see you.

Before travelling, check Zakopane’s latest municipal announcements and public transport information. Service times should also be checked against the latest announcements from your chosen parish.