U.S. Mission Poland: Demonstration Alert

13 February, 2026

Location: Downtown Warsaw

Event: On Saturday, February 14, 2026, a march is set to take place from 10:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The participants will gather at Krakowskie Przedmieście 3 and march along Nowy Świat, Plac Trzech Krzyży, Aleje Ujazdowskie and Matejki toward the Monument of State Army and Underground State. Police expect approximately 500 people to take part in this march. The demonstration is expected to be peaceful, although the possibility for demonstrations to escalate always exists. The protest may impact traffic in the surrounding areas.

Actions to Take:

Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
In the event of an emergency, call 1-1-2 for Polish Emergency Services.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep a low profile.
Monitor local media for updates.
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Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens: https://pl.usembassy.gov/category/alert/

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy, Warsaw, Poland

Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, Piękna 12

00-539, Warsaw

+48 22 504 2784 (business hours)

+48 22 504 2000 (after-hours emergencies involving U.S. citizens)

U.S. Citizens Services Navigator

U.S. Embassy in Poland

U.S. Consulate General, Krakow, Poland

Stolarska 9

31-043 Krakow, Poland

+48 12 424 5100 (business hours)