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Turkey public holidays 2026
Türkiye: national and religious-linked dates in the Nager set—confirm lunar-dependent holidays with a national civil almanac if your plans cannot slip by a day.
Turkey public holidays 2026 — quick actions and on-page list
Year 2026 • 14 public dates on this list
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Quick answer
The next public holiday in Turkey is Zafer Bayramı.
It falls on Sunday, August 30, 2026, which is 35 days away.
English name: Victory Day
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Full 2026 list with weekday and planning notes
Hints are generic (weekday, movable feasts) and are not a substitute for your employer, school, or government PDF. Nager data source.
| Date | Holiday | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1(Thu) | Yılbaşı | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Mar 20(Fri) | Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| Mar 21(Sat) | Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| Mar 22(Sun) | Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| Apr 23(Thu) | Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| May 1(Fri) | İşçi Bayramı | Friday; can extend a weekend in some work schedules (not a universal rule) |
| May 19(Tue) | Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| May 27(Wed) | Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| May 28(Thu) | Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| May 29(Fri) | Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| May 30(Sat) | Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün | Religious or lunar-based in source data—confirm the civil date with local authority if critical |
| Jul 15(Wed) | Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
| Aug 30(Sun) | Zafer Bayramı | Sunday; some countries observe a weekday substitute—check official local calendar |
| Oct 29(Thu) | Cumhuriyet Bayramı | Weekday; confirm against your school, employer, or contract holiday list |
Understanding Turkey public holidays
TR list from the Nager Public Holidays API, with a country note on regional and legal limits—read before you rely on a single row.
Türkiye’s calendar mixes fixed civil holidays with religious days that the state may observe on a published civil date for the year. The TR feed in Nager Public Holidays (date.nager.at) for the selected country code reflects the API’s civil dates for the selected year, not a manual moon sighting. If a religious observance in your life follows local mosque or family tradition on a different civil day, defer to that authority, not a foreign API summary.
Common planning questions include when Republic Day and Victory Day fall on weekdays, how Ramadan and Sacrifice Bayrams (Eid) stretch into multi-day leave in many workplaces, and whether a half-day eve (arefe) appears in your sector. A national feed shows the public holiday names the API knows; it does not spell every private-sector early closure or municipal variation.
Schools and universities often add exam weeks and mid-year breaks that are not public holidays. Banks and government offices follow published year calendars more closely than small retail. If you work across Türkiye and the EU, compare TR with DE or FR lists on AnyCalendar so you do not book a shared call on a day only one side treats as closed.
National and regional security-related closures, curfews, and election “dry days” on alcohol are not public holiday rows here; they are outside this data model. For employment pay on bayram days, your contract and Turkish labour guidance matter more than a third-party table. Use this page to orient travel, school planning, and empty weekdays—then confirm costly decisions with an official Turkish civil calendar for that year.
Common questions (TR)
If Bayram looks one day off from my app, which is right?
Civil date assignment for Eid and similar can vary with national astronomy committees and the year. Use this page for orientation; use a Turkish state or religious calendar for worship or notarial timing that cannot move.
Are all Bayram days paid time off for every job?
Not necessarily. Which days count as paid public holidays, and how weekend overlaps are handled, depends on labour rules and your employment arrangement. This list is a planning view, not payroll advice.
Do schools close for every row in this table?
Many national holidays affect schools, but term calendars, makeup class days, and exam schedules are separate. Check the Ministry of National Education or your school’s year plan for pupil attendance.
How should I add these dates to my calendar app?
Use AnyCalendar’s subscribe and export tools so the TR feed updates when you change year. For worship-critical bayram timing, keep an official Turkish source alongside the export.
Planning guides
Practical write-ups that go beyond the date list—subscriptions, travel weeks, and cross-border scheduling.
Next Holiday in Turkey
Zafer Bayramı
Victory Day
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Turkey Holiday Insights
- Turkey has 14 total public holidays in 2026.
- The busiest months are May and March.
- Holidays may be observed on different days when they fall on weekends.
Upcoming Holidays
January 2026
Yılbaşı
New Year's Day
Jan 1ThursdayPublic
March 2026
Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün
Eid al-Fitr First Day
Mar 20FridayPublicRamazan Bayramı 2. Gün
Eid al-Fitr Second Day
Mar 21SaturdayPublicRamazan Bayramı 3. Gün
Eid al-Fitr Third Day
Mar 22SundayPublic
April 2026
Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
National Independence & Children's Day
Apr 23ThursdayPublic
May 2026
İşçi Bayramı
Labour Day
May 1FridayPublicAtatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
May 19TuesdayPublicKurban Bayramı 1. Gün
Eid al-Adha First Day
May 27WednesdayPublicKurban Bayramı 2. Gün
Eid al-Adha Second Day
May 28ThursdayPublicKurban Bayramı 3. Gün
Eid al-Adha Third Day
May 29FridayPublicKurban Bayramı 4. Gün
Eid al-Adha Fourth Day
May 30SaturdayPublic
July 2026
Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Democracy and National Unity Day
Jul 15WednesdayPublic
August 2026
Zafer Bayramı
Victory Day
Aug 30SundayPublic
October 2026
Cumhuriyet Bayramı
Republic Day
Oct 29ThursdayPublic
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Plan Around Turkey Holidays
Turkey has 14 public holidays in 2026. Use this page to check exact dates, see which holidays land near weekends, and quickly spot the busiest holiday months.
The next upcoming holiday is Zafer Bayramı on Sunday, August 30, 2026, which is 35 days away.
In 2026, the busiest holiday period falls in May and March, which helps if you are planning leave, school breaks, or higher-traffic travel dates.
Public holidays may be observed differently across sectors or regions, especially when a holiday falls on a weekend. For travel, leave planning, or school schedules, always confirm critical dates with official sources in Turkey.