Public Holidays in Turkey

Official and religious holidays are celebrated with great enthusiasm in turkey which is a vast and culturally diverse country. the public holidays are listed as follows…

published: 29 September 2022 / updated: 7 March 2024

National Holidays of Turkey:

* January 1 New Year’s Day

* April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day

* May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day

* May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

* August 30 Victory Day

* October 29 Republic Day

Religious Holidays of Turkey:

* Feast of the Sacrifice Holiday: 4 and a 1/2 day

* Ramadan Feast: 3 and a 1/2 day

(Dates of the religious holidays differ due to the calculations based on religious calendar.)

It is advisable to complete any bookings in advance in case your vacation coincides with these dates so that you can enjoy your vacation without any inconveniences.

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