Turkey Public Holidays 2026
Turkey has 9 national public holidays in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and ending with Republic Day on October 29, 2026. Of these, 1 land on a weekend, which is worth checking if you are counting on days off from work.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayYılbaşı | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Ramazan Bayramı | March 20 to 23, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday4 days |
| National Sovereignty and Children's DayUlusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı | April 23, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Labour and Solidarity DayEmek ve Dayanışma Günü | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayAtatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı | May 19, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Kurban Bayramı | May 27 to 31, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday5 days |
| Democracy and National Unity DayDemokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü | July 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Victory DayZafer Bayramı | August 30, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Republic DayCumhuriyet Bayramı | October 29, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around May (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. Below you will find the full 2026 list for Turkey, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. We track national holidays only, leaving out regional variations, so the list stays consistent and easy to compare with other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Turkey have in 2026?
Turkey has 9 national public holidays in 2026. The first is New Year's Day on January 1, 2026 and the last is Republic Day on October 29, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Turkey?
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1, 2026.
When is New Year celebrated in Turkey in 2026?
In 2026, New Year's Day in Turkey is on January 1, 2026.
Are regional holidays included for Turkey?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only, so it stays consistent across countries. Holidays that apply to just part of Turkey are listed separately on the Turkey holiday hub, together with the regions that observe them.
Do the Turkey holiday dates change from 2026 to the next year?
Some of them do. 2 of the 9 holidays in 2026 sit on a moving rule (islamic (hijri) calendar), so their date has to be recalculated for every year. The rest keep the same calendar date and only change weekday. Moving ones this year include End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) on March 20, 2026 and Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on May 27, 2026.
How far ahead is the Turkey calendar actually fixed?
Through 2027. The holidays are set in law rather than announced year by year, so the dates repeat predictably. What can still change is a law amendment, a one-off holiday declared for a national event, and the exact day of any holiday on the Islamic calendar, which is confirmed by moon sighting. No corrections to the underlying dataset were needed for Turkey.
Which Turkey holidays are regional, and which move?
The table above is the national calendar for 2026. Some holidays keep the same date every year while others are tied to Easter, to a lunar calendar or to a named weekday, and some parts of the country add their own days off. The Turkey holiday hub breaks that down: which holidays are fixed, which move and why, and which ones are observed in certain regions only. To compare Turkey with other countries in the same year, see the 2026 worldwide overview.
Other years for Turkey
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Turkey public holiday calendar across years: