Public Holidays 2026
Turkey
Official public holidays in Turkey for 2026 and 2027. 7 national holidays this year.
7
Holidays in 2026
4
Remaining this year
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
Next holiday · May 19, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
Yılbaşı
January 1, 2026
April 2026
23
Thu
National Independence & Children's Day
Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
April 23, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
İşçi Bayramı
May 1, 2026
19
Tue
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
May 19, 2026
July 2026
15
Wed
Democracy and National Unity Day
Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
July 15, 2026
August 2026
30
Sun
Victory Day
Zafer Bayramı
August 30, 2026
October 2026
29
Thu
Republic Day
Cumhuriyet Bayramı
October 29, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
Yılbaşı
January 1, 2027
April 2027
23
Fri
National Independence & Children's Day
Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
April 23, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
İşçi Bayramı
May 1, 2027
19
Wed
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
May 19, 2027
July 2027
15
Thu
Democracy and National Unity Day
Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
July 15, 2027
August 2027
30
Mon
Victory Day
Zafer Bayramı
August 30, 2027
October 2027
29
Fri
Republic Day
Cumhuriyet Bayramı
October 29, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Turkey have in 2026?↓
Turkey has 7 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Turkey?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Turkey. The next public holiday is Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day on May 19, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Turkey?↓
The next public holiday in Turkey is Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day, on May 19, 2026.
Are public holidays in Turkey paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Turkey depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Turkey change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Turkey are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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