When is Barbara's name day?

Happy name day, Barbara!

Happy name day, Barbara! May your special day be filled with joy!

Cheers to you, Basia! May this day be truly special!

Happy name day to the most wonderful Barbara in the world!

There are almost half a million Basias in Poland alone, but you are the most wonderful of them all! Happy name day!

May all your dreams come true, Barbara. Happy name day!

Barbara, may your name day be as wonderful as you are!

It’s your special day, Barbara – may every moment be beautiful and meaningful!

We celebrate Barbara’s name day on December 4 because on that day the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Barbara of Nicomedia – the patron saint of miners, steelworkers, firefighters, and all those who work in dangerous conditions. According to legend, Barbara was a courageous woman who was martyred for her faith, and after her death she became venerated as a protector against sudden death. Over time, miners chose her as their patron saint, entrusting her with their safety before every descent underground.

“Barbórka”, also known as Miner’s Day, is one of the most traditional regional holidays in Poland, celebrated on December 4. It dates back to the Middle Ages and holds special significance in mining regions such as Silesia, as well as parts of the Lublin region and Bełchatów. On this day, miners wear ceremonial uniforms with plumed hats and take part in church services, parades, and formal gatherings that honor the pride and tradition of their demanding profession.

Is Barbórka celebrated only in Poland?

Saint Barbara’s Day has Christian roots and unites miners from many countries around the world through shared values of courage, solidarity, and respect for hard work underground. Although Barbórka is most festive and widely recognized in Poland, it is also celebrated in other mining nations such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany (“Barbara Tag”, especially in former mining regions like the Ruhr area or Saxony). In other countries, the celebration is more symbolic or religious, often limited to masses or local events. In Poland, however, it has grown into a nationwide tradition filled with concerts, parades, and award ceremonies honoring the mining community.

Yes! Name day bouquets are among the most popular flower gifts at Euroflorist, alongside birthday arrangements. Every year before December 4, we see a clear increase in flower orders for Barbaras across Poland and abroad.

Euroflorist also delivers flowers for Barbórka celebrations – to mines, companies, and official events. Our bouquets are sent as both personal greetings and formal tributes, helping decorate ceremonies and recognize employees. We also support corporate flower orders for Barbórka, offering bulk arrangements for staff and guests.

If you’d like to order flowers for a company Barbórka celebration, please contact our representative:
Paweł Kłosiński – [email protected] – +48 616 482 860

Thanks to our partnership with local florists, we guarantee on-time delivery across Poland – always fresh, always punctual, even in the busy days before Barbórka.

Barbara is a very international name, retaining a similar sound in different languages. Often, the difference lies only in the accent. Here are some examples:

English: Barbara, Barb
French: Barbara
Spanish: Bárbara
Italian: Barbara
German
: Barbara Dutch:
Barbara Portuguese: Bárbara
Russian: Варвара (Varvara)
Greek: Вαρβάρα (Varvara)
Hungarian: Borbála
Polish: Barbara
Czech: Barbora Slovak
Croatian: Barbara
Slovenian: Barbara
Serbian: Варвара (Varvara)
Bulgarian: Барбара (Barbara)
Romanian: Varvara
Chinese: 芭芭拉 (Bābālā)