🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "Happy New Year" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku
"Happy New Year" in Polish · say it like shchehn-shee-veh-go noh-veh-go roh-koo

The most natural way to say "Happy New Year" in Polish is Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!
This is the standard greeting used during New Year's celebrations.
Wszystkiego najlepszego w Nowym Roku
A more elaborate wish, meaning 'All the best in the New Year'.

When to use it

You can use this phrase during New Year's Eve celebrations or on New Year's Day. It is a warm greeting shared among friends and family. It is also common to use it in cards or messages to wish others well for the upcoming year.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku! Życzę Ci dużo radości.Happy New Year! I wish you lots of joy.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct case for 'Nowego' and say 'Nowy' instead.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When is it appropriate to say 'Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku'?

It is appropriate to say it during New Year's celebrations, especially on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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