How many public holidays does Turkey have in 2026?
Turkey has 14 public holidays and 3 statutory half-days in 2026, a total of 17 days off, per Turkey Official Public Holidays 2026 (Law No. 2429) and Diyanet religious calendar.
Turkey has 14 public holidays in 2026, plus 3 statutory half-days — 17 days off in total, per Turkey Official Public Holidays 2026 (Law No. 2429) and Diyanet religious calendar. The longest long weekend lasts 6 days on 26–31 May 2026.
14 Public Holidays3 Half-day Holidays
Public HolidayHalf-day HolidayToday
January
Winter
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- 1New Year's Day
February
Winter
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28
No holidays this month.
March
Spring
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- 19Ramazan Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00)
- 20Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)
- 21Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)
- 22Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)
April
Spring
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- 23National Sovereignty and Children's Day
May
Spring
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- 1Labour and Solidarity Day
- 19Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
- 26Kurban Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00)
- 27Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)
- 28Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)
- 29Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)
- 30Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)
June
Summer
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No holidays this month.
July
Summer
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- 15Democracy and National Unity Day
August
Summer
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- 30Victory Day
September
Autumn
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No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
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- 28Republic Day eve (half-day from 13:00)
- 29Republic Day
November
Autumn
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No holidays this month.
December
Winter
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No holidays this month.
Long Weekends in Turkey, 2026
Turkey has 5 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 6 days on 26–31 May 2026, covering Kurban Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00) and Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha). Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
19–22 March 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Thu19Ramazan Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00)Half-day
- Fri20Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)Holiday
- Sat21Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)Holiday
- Sun22Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)Holiday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour and Solidarity DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
26–31 May 2026
entirely official days off
6 days
- Tue26Kurban Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00)Half-day
- Wed27Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)Holiday
- Thu28Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)Holiday
- Fri29Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)Holiday
- Sat30Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha)Holiday
- Sun31SundayHoliday
29–30 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat29Saturday
- Sun30Victory DayHoliday
28–29 October 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Wed28Republic Day eve (half-day from 13:00)Half-day
- Thu29Republic DayHoliday
Turkey Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Turkey has 14 public holidays and 3 statutory half-days. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 29 October (Republic Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 19 March 2026 | Thursday | Ramazan Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00) | Half-day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) | Holiday |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr) | Holiday |
| 23 April 2026 | Thursday | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour and Solidarity Day | Holiday |
| 19 May 2026 | Tuesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Holiday |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Kurban Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00) | Half-day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha) | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha) | Holiday |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha) | Holiday |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha) | Holiday |
| 15 July 2026 | Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity Day | Holiday |
| 30 August 2026 | Sunday | Victory Day | Holiday |
| 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Republic Day eve (half-day from 13:00) | Half-day |
| 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Republic Day | Holiday |
Official source: Turkey Official Public Holidays 2026 (Law No. 2429) and Diyanet religious calendar (National holidays under Law No. 2429 plus the Diyanet-set Bayram dates. Arife eves and 28 October are statutory half-days from 13:00. The public-sector administrative leave around Kurban Bayramı (25–26 May 2026) was not a statutory holiday and is not included.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National holidays under Law No. 2429 with the Diyanet-set Bayram dates. The Bayram eves (arife) and 28 October are statutory half-days from 13:00. Public-sector administrative leave (idari izin) declared around Kurban Bayramı 2026 is not included.
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Seasons in Turkey
Turkey is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Mediterranean coasts, but the interior plateau has hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
Current season in Turkey
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Turkey in 2026?
There are 5 long-weekend periods in Turkey in 2026. The longest lasts 6 days on 26-31 May 2026, covering Kurban Bayramı eve (half-day from 13:00) and Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha).
What is the official source for the 2026 Turkey holiday calendar?
The official source is Turkey Official Public Holidays 2026 (Law No. 2429) and Diyanet religious calendar (National holidays under Law No. 2429 plus the Diyanet-set Bayram dates. Arife eves and 28 October are statutory half-days from 13:00. The public-sector administrative leave around Kurban Bayramı (25–26 May 2026) was not a statutory holiday and is not included).
What is an arife (eve) half-day in Turkey?
By law, the day before each religious Bayram and 28 October (the day before Republic Day) are half-day holidays starting at 13:00. In 2026 these were 19 March (Ramazan Bayramı eve), 26 May (Kurban Bayramı eve), and 28 October.
Was there a nine-day Kurban Bayramı break in Turkey in 2026?
Only for the public sector. The government granted administrative leave on Monday 25 May and the morning of 26 May for public employees, bridging the weekend to the four-day Bayram (27–30 May). This leave was not a statutory holiday for the private sector, so it is not part of this calendar.