Public Holidays in Türkiye 2026
17 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Türkiye's calendar combines fixed republican holidays with two multi-day Islamic feast periods.
Türkiye Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Ramadan Feast Eve from 1 PM Half-day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Ramadan Feast |
| Mar 21 | Saturday | Ramadan Feast Holiday |
| Mar 22 | Sunday | Ramadan Feast Holiday |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | National Sovereignty and Children's Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour and Solidarity Day |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Sacrifice Feast Eve from 1 PM Half-day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Sacrifice Feast |
| May 28 | Thursday | Sacrifice Feast Holiday |
| May 29 | Friday | Sacrifice Feast Holiday |
| May 30 | Saturday | Sacrifice Feast Holiday |
| Jul 15 | Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity Day |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Victory Day |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | Republic Day Eve from 1 PM Half-day |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Republic Day |
* 2027 Islamic feast dates are calendar projections and should be checked against the final official calendar.
Half-Day Eves and Multi-Day Feasts 2026
The eves of Ramadan Feast and Sacrifice Feast become public-holiday time from 1 PM. Republic Day also begins at 1 PM on 28 October.
Holiday Rules in Türkiye
Islamic feast dates follow the Hijri calendar. Fixed civic holidays remain on their statutory Gregorian dates.
Türkiye Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Republic Day is 29 October.
- National Sovereignty and Children's Day is 23 April.
- Feast eves are half-day holidays.
- Türkiye remains on UTC+3 year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Republic Day begin?
Public-holiday time starts at 1 PM on 28 October and continues through 29 October.
How long is the Sacrifice Feast?
Four full days plus a half-day eve.
Why are 2027 feast dates provisional?
They follow the Islamic calendar.
Is 15 July a public holiday?
Yes, Democracy and National Unity Day.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official 2026 national and religious holiday calendar prepared under Law No. 2429.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material is used first. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.