Smoking ban in Poland (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Smoking is banned in premises open to the public, catering venues, public transport, stops and playgrounds. The fine is up to PLN 500.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Indoor public places and workplacesSmoking in public places | Smoking tobacco products, novel tobacco products and e-cigarettes is banned in health facilities, schools, universities, workplaces, culture and leisure venues, public transport and other premises open to the public. Owners must display no-smoking signs. [1] |
| Bars and restaurantsSmoking in public places | Smoking and e-cigarette use is banned in catering and entertainment venues (lokale gastronomiczno-rozrywkowe). [1] |
| Outdoor terraces and public outdoor areasSmoking in public places | The ban covers bus and tram stops and public playgrounds. A municipal council may declare other public places smoke-free by resolution. Terraces are not named in the law. [1] |
| Cars with childrenSmoking in public places | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| FineSmoking in public places | Smoking where the ban applies is punishable by a fine of up to PLN 500. A venue owner who fails to display the no-smoking sign faces a fine of up to PLN 2,000. [1] |
Sources
- Marszałek Sejmu / Dziennik Ustaw (api.sejm.gov.pl): Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu z dnia 1 września 2026 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy o ochronie zdrowia przed następstwami używania tytoniu i wyrobów tytoniowych (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1214) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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