Top events in Turkey

April
19

This is a biennial event.

This vibrant event focuses on the promise of youth. Programmes include folkloric music and dance.

Turkey Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holiday note

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan), Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Ramazan Bayrami itself. Ramazan Bayrami and Kurban Bayrami (Feast of Sacrifice) may last up to several days, depending on the region.

2023

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2023
April
21
Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan)
Start date:
21 April 2023
April
23
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Start date:
23 April 2023
May
01
Labour Day
Start date:
1 May 2023

Regional observation only (Istanbul).

May
19
Commemoration of Atat
Start date:
19 May 2023
June
27
Kurban Bayrami (Feast of Sacrifice)
Start date:
27 June 2023
End date:
30 June 2023
August
30
Victory Day
Start date:
30 August 2023
October
28
Republic Day
Start date:
28 October 2023
End date:
29 October 2023

28th is a half-day.

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