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The holiday was first introduced to the Polish
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it was preceded and followed by national holidays, and because it coincided with Polish
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marked a rejection of a lot of the policies of the regime that preceded it, including a clear return to celebrations such as
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Uchwała Senatu RP z dnia 12 lutego 2004 r. w sprawie ustawy o zmianie ustawy o godle, barwach i hymnie
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which takes place on 2 May every year. The holiday is celebrated on the day between two national holidays: 1 May (called
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Various types of patriotic actions and demonstrations are organized on this day. A custom popularized by
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in Poland, many people take this day off as it is between two national holidays.
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rejected the amendment and, on 20 February 2004, established
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