Turkey Public Holidays 2026

Turkey has a mix of secular national holidays and Islamic religious holidays.

All 2026 Holidays

HolidayDateDayLinks

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026ThursdayDetails Countdown

National Sovereignty DayApril 23, 2026ThursdayDetails

Labour DayMay 1, 2026FridayDetails Countdown

Youth DayMay 19, 2026TuesdayDetails

Eid al-FitrMarch 20, 2026 (1 Shawwal)FridayDetails Countdown

Democracy DayJuly 15, 2026WednesdayDetails

Victory DayAugust 30, 2026SundayDetails

Eid al-AdhaMay 27, 2026 (10 Dhul Hijjah)WednesdayDetails Countdown

Republic DayOctober 29, 2026ThursdayDetails

Islamic dates use the Umm al-Qura (tabular) calendar. Local moon sighting can shift observed dates by 1–2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Turkey have?

Turkey has 9 major public holidays.

What are the main holidays in Turkey?

New Year's Day, National Sovereignty Day, Labour Day, Youth Day, Eid al-Fitr, Democracy Day, Victory Day, Eid al-Adha, Republic Day.

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