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Turkey 2026 Public Holiday Calendar

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2026 · 14 public holidays · 2 Travel peak notice

January

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01-01New Year's DayHigh

February

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March

3 public holidays
3-day weekend3/20–3/22
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03-01 to 03-19Istanbul Ramadan eveningsIstanbulTravel tipMedium03-20Eid al-Fitr First DayHigh03-21Eid al-Fitr Second DayHigh
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03-22Eid al-Fitr Third DayHigh

April

1 public holidays
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04-23National Independence & Children's DayHigh

May

6 public holidays
3-day weekend5/1–5/35-day break5/27–5/31
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05-01Labour DayMedium05-19Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayMedium05-27Eid al-Adha First DayHigh
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05-28Eid al-Adha Second DayHigh05-29Eid al-Adha Third DayHigh05-30Eid al-Adha Fourth DayHigh

June

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July

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07-15Democracy and National Unity DayLow

August

1 public holidays
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08-30Victory DayMedium

September

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October

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10-29Republic DayHigh

November

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December

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12-01 to 12-31Istanbul New Year lightsIstanbulTravel tipHigh

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Dates may shift with official decrees, substitute days, or lunar/Islamic observation. Always re-check closer to travel.