The Polish Senate has proposed establishing a new national holiday called “National Day of Poland’s Betrothal to the Sea.” The proposed holiday would commemorate Poland’s historical relationship with the sea. However, the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage has expressed opposition to the initiative. The ministry argues that creating additional national holidays could diminish the significance of existing ones. They believe an overabundance of holidays risks devaluing their unique character and importance to the nation. An appeal has been issued regarding the disagreement between the Senate and the Ministry. The debate highlights differing views on honoring national identity and preserving the weight of symbolic celebrations in Poland.