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.
Next holiday
Democracy and National Unity Day
15 July 2026 (Wednesday), in 12 days
Public holidays in 2026
The 14 public holidays Turkey marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New 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 2026 | Friday | Ramadan FeastThe Ramadan Feast is a three-day festival and one of the most important religious holidays in Turkey. |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Ramadan Feast HolidayRamadan Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Ramadan Feast HolidayRamadan Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey |
| 23 April 2026 | Thursday | National 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 2026 | Friday | Labor and Solidarity DayLabor and Solidarity Day, which falls on May 1 each year, is one of the most controversial holidays in Turkey. |
| 19 May 2026 | Tuesday | Commemoration 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 2026 | Wednesday | Sacrifice FeastThe Sacrifice Feast in Turkey is a time of thanksgiving and remembrance of the poor. |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Sacrifice Feast HolidaySacrifice Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Sacrifice Feast HolidaySacrifice Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | Sacrifice Feast HolidaySacrifice Feast Holiday is a national holiday in Turkey |
| 15 July 2026 | Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity DayDemocracy and National Unity Day is a national holiday in Turkey |
| 30 August 2026 | Sunday | Victory DayTurkey annually celebrates Victory Day on August 30, commemorating the Turkish victory over Greek invaders in 1922. |
| 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Republic 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).
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