Public Holidays in Turkey — 2026
11 official public holidays in 2026.Next: National Sovereignty and Children's Day on April 23 (in 40 days)
2026 Holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) |
| February 19 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr*approx. |
| April 23 | Thursday | National Sovereignty and Children's Day |
| April 28 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha*approx. |
| April 29 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2)*approx. |
| April 30 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3)*approx. |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day (İşçi Bayramı) |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day |
| July 15 | Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity Day |
| August 30 | Sunday | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) |
| October 29 | Thursday | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) |
* Islamic holidays are approximate and subject to official moon sighting confirmation.
2027 Holidays Preview
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) |
| February 8, 2027 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr*approx. |
| April 17, 2027 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha*approx. |
| April 18, 2027 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2)*approx. |
| April 19, 2027 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3)*approx. |
| April 23, 2027 | Friday | National Sovereignty and Children's Day |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day (İşçi Bayramı) |
| May 19, 2027 | Wednesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day |
| July 15, 2027 | Thursday | Democracy and National Unity Day |
| August 30, 2027 | Monday | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) |
| October 29, 2027 | Friday | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) |