Legal Ages in Poland

The age you become an adult in Poland, and the legal ages for voting, driving, drinking alcohol and marriage, with the exceptions that matter.

Age of majority 18 Voting age 18 Driving age 17 Drinking age 18 Marriage age 18

Age of majority in Poland

You are an adult at 18, or at 16 if a woman marries with a court’s permission.

Voting age in Poland

You can vote at 18.

Driving age in Poland

Since March 2026 you can get a car licence at 17, but until you turn 18 you must drive with an experienced adult and only in Poland. You can drive alone at 18.

Drinking age in Poland

You must be 18 to buy alcohol.

Marriage age in Poland

The minimum age is 18. A guardianship court can allow a woman of 16 to marry for important reasons; there is no exception for men.

Checked 22 October 2026 against national laws and government sites. Laws change and this is a summary, not legal advice; check with the authority that applies to you. Recent changes checked against: Polish Radio: New road traffic rules from 3 March 2026.

Age calculator

Your exact age today, and the date you turn 16, 18 or 21.

Emergency numbers in Poland

Police, ambulance and fire numbers, plus helplines.

Polish public holidays 2026

Every holiday with its date and long weekends.