Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Turkey
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | National | |||
| Apr 23, 2026 | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | Labour and Solidarity Day | National | |||
| May 19, 2026 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | National | |||
| Jul 15, 2026 | Democracy and National Unity Day | National | |||
| Aug 30, 2026 | Victory Day | National | |||
| Oct 29, 2026 | Republic Day | National | The afternoon of 28 October (from 1 pm) is also a statutory half-day holiday. |
New Year's Day
Jan 1, 2026
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Apr 23, 2026
Labour and Solidarity Day
May 1, 2026
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
May 19, 2026
Democracy and National Unity Day
Jul 15, 2026
Victory Day
Aug 30, 2026
Republic Day
Oct 29, 2026
The afternoon of 28 October (from 1 pm) is also a statutory half-day holiday.
Sources: Gesetz 2429 (Ulusal Bayram ve Genel Tatiller Hakkında Kanun)
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.