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🎉 Public Holidays in Turkey

The full calendar of official and religious holidays.

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2026 Thursday New Year's Day Official
March 19, 2026 Thursday Ramadan Feast Eve (half day) Eve
March 20, 2026 Friday Ramadan Feast Day 1 Official
March 21, 2026 Saturday Ramadan Feast Day 2 Official
March 22, 2026 Sunday Ramadan Feast Day 3 Official
April 23, 2026 Thursday National Sovereignty & Children's Day Official
May 1, 2026 Friday Labour and Solidarity Day Official
May 19, 2026 Tuesday Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth & Sports Day Official
May 26, 2026 Tuesday Sacrifice Feast Eve (half day) Eve
May 27, 2026 Wednesday Sacrifice Feast Day 1 Official
May 28, 2026 Thursday Sacrifice Feast Day 2 Official
May 29, 2026 Friday Sacrifice Feast Day 3 Official
May 30, 2026 Saturday Sacrifice Feast Day 4 Official
July 15, 2026 Wednesday Democracy & National Unity Day Official
August 30, 2026 Sunday Victory Day Official
October 28, 2026 Wednesday Republic Day Eve (half day) Eve
October 29, 2026 Thursday Republic Day Official

Religious holiday dates follow the calendar announced/expected by the Turkish religious authority and may be officially adjusted.

Public holidays in Turkey

Public holidays in Turkey consist of national holidays (April 23, May 19, August 30, October 29), official days (January 1 New Year's Day, May 1, July 15) and religious holidays (the Ramadan and Sacrifice Feasts). The dates of religious holidays shift each year according to the lunar calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the eve a holiday?

The eves of the Ramadan and Sacrifice Feasts, along with October 28, are usually a half day holiday after 1:00 PM.

Are religious holiday dates final?

Religious holiday dates are based on the official religious calendar; small changes may occur with official announcements.