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Turkey Public Holidays 2026

There are 14 public holidays in Turkey in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Democracy and National Unity Day

15 July 2026 (Wednesday), in 12 days

Public holidays in 2026

The 14 public holidays Turkey marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day in Turkey falls on January 1 in the Gregorian calendar and marks the beginning of a new calendar year.
20 March 2026FridayRamadan FeastThe Ramadan Feast is a three-day festival and one of the most important religious holidays in Turkey.
21 March 2026SaturdayRamadan Feast HolidayRamadan Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey
22 March 2026SundayRamadan Feast HolidayRamadan Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey
23 April 2026ThursdayNational Sovereignty and Children's DayNational Sovereignty and Children's Day in Turkey, observed every April 23, commemorates the Turkish Parliament's creation and celebrates children's role in the country's development.
1 May 2026FridayLabor and Solidarity DayLabor and Solidarity Day, which falls on May 1 each year, is one of the most controversial holidays in Turkey.
19 May 2026TuesdayCommemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayMany people in Turkey annually observe the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day on May 19 by attending sports events and remembering Turkey's War of Independence, which started on this day in 1919.
27 May 2026WednesdaySacrifice FeastThe Sacrifice Feast in Turkey is a time of thanksgiving and remembrance of the poor.
28 May 2026ThursdaySacrifice Feast HolidaySacrifice Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey
29 May 2026FridaySacrifice Feast HolidaySacrifice Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey
30 May 2026SaturdaySacrifice Feast HolidaySacrifice Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey
15 July 2026WednesdayDemocracy and National Unity DayDemocracy and National Unity Day is a national holiday in Turkey
30 August 2026SundayVictory DayTurkey annually celebrates Victory Day on August 30, commemorating the Turkish victory over Greek invaders in 1922.
29 October 2026ThursdayRepublic DayRepublic Day in Turkey, which is on October 29 each year, commemorates the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in Turkey in 2026?

There are 14 public holidays in Turkey in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in Turkey?

The next holiday in Turkey is Democracy and National Unity Day on 15 July 2026 (Wednesday).

Can I add Turkey 2026 holidays to my calendar?

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