Public holidays in Türkiye, 2026
9 public holidays, 8 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Türkiye drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 23 April | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Thursday |
| 1 May | Labour and Solidarity Day | Friday |
| 19 May | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tuesday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 15 July | Democracy and National Unity Day | Wednesday |
| 30 August | Victory Day | Sunday |
| 29 October | Republic Day | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Türkiye have in 2026?
9 nationwide public holidays, 8 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.