Demonstration Alert: Warsaw (Poland), Demonstration Planned Near U.S. Embassy in Warsaw on January 9

7 January, 2026

On Friday, January 9, 2026, a scheduled demonstration from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. is set to take place in Warsaw.

Farmers and their supporters will gather at Plac Defilad in front of the Palace of Culture and Science and walk via the following streets: Aleje Jerozolimskie, Nowy Świat, Plac Trzech Krzyży, Aleje Ujazdowskie, Matejki, Wiejska (in front of the Parliament) and Piekna to finish at Aleje Ujazdowskie in front of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery.

Police expect approximately 5,000 people to take part in this demonstration. The protest may impact traffic in the surrounding areas. The demonstration is expected to be peaceful, although the possibility for demonstrations to escalate always exists. In the event of an emergency, call 1-1-2 for Polish Emergency Services.

Actions to Take:

Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep a low profile.
Monitor local media for updates.
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive security updates.
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)