Dożynki is the traditional Polish harvest festival held after the crops are gathered.
The celebration has roots in Slavic agricultural customs and was historically organized by rural communities at the end of fieldwork. Farmers gave thanks for the harvest, and participants brought grain, bread, or elaborately woven wreaths to be blessed or displayed.
A central symbol is the harvest wreath, often made from grain ears, flowers, fruit, and herbs. In many communities, the harvest festival includes a procession, music, dancing, communal meals, and a ceremony honoring farmers. Christian versions commonly take place in connection with a church service.
Dożynki can be local, regional, or national. It is therefore not one single event with one universal date. Modern celebrations preserve older agricultural symbolism while also functioning as community festivals and public showcases of Polish rural culture.