In Poland, Men's Day is frequently confused with 2 different dates: March 10 and November 19. This is due to the fact that both dates are celebrated as a men's holiday, but have different roots and meanings.
March 10: Men's Day in Poland
In Poland, March 10 is widely considered Men's Day. This date was adapted due to the proximity of Women's Day (8 March) and the tradition that has been established in our country. March 10 is besides the memory of 40 Martyrs of Sebasta, Roman soldiers who were sentenced to death for their faith. The symbolism of valor and strength was to inspire the celebration of Man's Day that day. Although the vacation is not public or official, gentlemen can increasingly number on tiny gestures, wishes or gifts – as well as Mr. 8 March.
19 November: global Men's Day
On 19 November, the global Men’s Day is celebrated. It is simply a date known and celebrated in the planet since 1999, erstwhile it was established on the initiative of Trinidad and Tobago, and then supported, among others, by the UN. The goal of this day is not only to celebrate manhood, but above all to pay attention to the wellness of men, sex equality and the affirmative impact of men on society, household and kid rearing. global Men's Day is much more authoritative and frequently accompanied by social campaigns, preventive actions (e.g. wellness research, health-promoting initiatives), as well as debates on the function of men in social and household life.
Two Days of Man?
In practice, yes. In Poland, the date of 10 March is more popular, mainly due to the closeness of Women's Day and the tradition that has been established in our country. On 19 November, the global Day of Men takes on importance in a broader global context and brings with it a deeper message – not only about manhood, but besides about responsibility, social function and intellectual and physical wellness of men.
Boy Day: September 30
It is besides worth mentioning 1 more popular date – on September 30, erstwhile the Boy Day is celebrated. This holiday, although informal, is especially popular among younger people – students and students. In schools and universities, fun competitions, tiny gifts or symbolic wishes for classmates or groups are frequently organized. Boy Day is not as serious as Man Day, but it is an chance for joyful celebration and integration. However, frequently September 30 begins to be seen as the feast of all gentlemen – regardless of age – so many people no longer clearly separate both terms, treating Boy and Day Men are almost interchangeable.
According to data from 2022, around 70% of Poles know that March 10 is the Day of Men, while only 30% know about the global Day of Men on November 19. In turn, Boy Day is known about 40% of Polish residents. As you can see, these holidays have different levels of popularity, but all are an chance to celebrate manhood and men in our society.
