Türkiye holiday calendar

Public holidays in Türkiye 2026

Calendar compilation last reviewed

Plan the year with every Türkiye public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.

Public holidays
17
Regional dates
0
Observances
3
Substitute dates
0

How public holidays work in Türkiye

The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Türkiye calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.

No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. May is the busiest month, with 8 listed dates.

Türkiye holiday dates in 2026

The table lists 20 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.

Public holidays, regional dates and cultural observances in Türkiye for 2026
DateHolidayTypeObserved day
New Year’s DayTürkiye’s January 1 public holiday, marking the civil new year with family meals, winter gatherings and public celebrations.Public holiday—
Ramadan Feast EveThe half-day public holiday from 1pm before Türkiye’s three-day Ramazan Bayramı celebration.Public holiday—
Ramadan Feast · Day 1Day 1 of Türkiye’s three-day Ramadan Feast public holiday, known as Ramazan Bayramı or Şeker Bayramı.Public holiday—
NevruzA March 21 spring and new-year observance rooted in a wider Eurasian cultural tradition and celebrated by communities across Türkiye.Cultural observance—
Ramadan Feast · Day 2Day 2 of Türkiye’s three-day Ramadan Feast public holiday, known as Ramazan Bayramı or Şeker Bayramı.Public holiday—
Ramadan Feast · Day 3Day 3 of Türkiye’s three-day Ramadan Feast public holiday, known as Ramazan Bayramı or Şeker Bayramı.Public holiday—
National Sovereignty & Children’s DayTürkiye’s April 23 public holiday commemorating the opening of the Grand National Assembly in 1920 and dedicated to children.Public holiday—
Labour and Solidarity DayTürkiye’s May 1 public holiday, part of the international May Day tradition of workers’ rights and social solidarity.Public holiday—
HıdırellezTürkiye’s May 6 spring observance, associated with the awakening of nature, hopes for wellbeing and Hızır–İlyas traditions.Cultural observance—
Atatürk, Youth & Sports DayTürkiye’s May 19 public holiday commemorating Atatürk’s 1919 arrival in Samsun and celebrating youth and sport.Public holiday—
Sacrifice Feast EveThe half-day public holiday from 1pm before Türkiye’s four-day Kurban Bayramı celebration.Public holiday—
Sacrifice Feast · Day 1Day 1 of Türkiye’s four-day Kurban Bayramı public holiday, also known as Eid al-Adha.Public holiday—
Sacrifice Feast · Day 2Day 2 of Türkiye’s four-day Kurban Bayramı public holiday, also known as Eid al-Adha.Public holiday—
Sacrifice Feast · Day 3Day 3 of Türkiye’s four-day Kurban Bayramı public holiday, also known as Eid al-Adha.Public holiday—
Sacrifice Feast · Day 4Day 4 of Türkiye’s four-day Kurban Bayramı public holiday, also known as Eid al-Adha.Public holiday—
Democracy & National Unity DayTürkiye’s July 15 public holiday commemorating those who died and were injured during the 2016 coup attempt and the defence of democratic institutions.Public holiday—
Victory DayTürkiye’s August 30 public holiday commemorating the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar and honouring the Turkish Armed Forces.Public holiday—
Republic Day EveThe October 28 half-day public holiday from 1pm, beginning Türkiye’s Republic Day celebration.Public holiday—
Republic DayTürkiye’s October 29 National Holiday, commemorating the 1923 proclamation of the Republic.Public holiday—
Commemoration of AtatürkA November 10 national remembrance observance for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who died in 1938; it is not a statutory nationwide day off.Cultural observance—

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Sources for Türkiye holidays

Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.