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2026 public holidays in Turkey
14 official public holidays in 2026, with 8 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
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Cumhuriyet Bayramı
Thursday, October 29 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
Yılbaşı
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün
Friday, March 20
From Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22
- Bridge · 4 days
Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
Thursday, April 23
From Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
İşçi Bayramı
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Tuesday, May 19
From Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün
Thursday, May 28
From Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün
Friday, May 29
From Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31
- Bridge · 4 days
Cumhuriyet Bayramı
Thursday, October 29
From Thursday, October 29 to Sunday, November 1 · 1 day of leave
2026 calendar
- 1JanYılbaşıThursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 20MarRamazan Bayramı 1. GünFriday, March 20 · Eid al-Fitr First Day
- 21MarRamazan Bayramı 2. GünSaturday, March 21 · Eid al-Fitr Second Day
- 22MarRamazan Bayramı 3. GünSunday, March 22 · Eid al-Fitr Third Day
- 23AprUlusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk BayramıThursday, April 23 · National Independence & Children's Day
- 1Mayİşçi BayramıFriday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 19MayAtatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor BayramıTuesday, May 19 · Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
- 27MayKurban Bayramı 1. GünWednesday, May 27 · Eid al-Adha First Day
- 28MayKurban Bayramı 2. GünThursday, May 28 · Eid al-Adha Second Day
- 29MayKurban Bayramı 3. GünFriday, May 29 · Eid al-Adha Third Day
- 30MayKurban Bayramı 4. GünSaturday, May 30 · Eid al-Adha Fourth Day
- 15JulDemokrasi ve Millî Birlik GünüWednesday, July 15 · Democracy and National Unity Day
- 30AugZafer BayramıSunday, August 30 · Victory Day
- 29OctCumhuriyet BayramıThursday, October 29 · Republic Day
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More practical info: Turkey
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Turkey?