Poland’s Constitution of May 3, 1791 remains a powerful symbol of the Polish people’s pursuit of liberty and justice. Constitution Day in Poland is always celebrated annually on 3 May. Though only briefly remaining in force, it is considered to be the 2nd-oldest constitution of its type, only the U.S. Constitution outdating it by a couple of years. On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland on your Constitution Day. It was the Polish people’s desire for freedom that led to Poland’s rebirth as an independent country in 1918. And it is this pursuit of liberty and justice that inspired Poland to cast … The calendar period between Labour Day [...] Poland’s Constitution of May 3, 1791 remains a powerful symbol of the Polish people’s pursuit of liberty and justice. In Polish, it is known as 'Swieto Trzeciego Maja', which means 'National Third of May day'. And it is this pursuit of liberty and … History of Polish Constitution Day Poland Constitution Day. It was the Polish people’s desire for freedom that led to Poland’s rebirth as an independent country in 1918.

Constitution day marks the declaration and adoption of Poland's first constitution on 3 May 1791. Constitution Day in Poland comes every May 3rd and commemorates the establishment of a democratic constitutional monarchy in Poland in 1791. On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland on your Constitution Day.