Turkey Holidays’ Calendar

Turkey Holidays’ Calendar

Date	Weekday	Holiday Name	Holiday Type
Date	Weekday	Holiday Name	Holiday Type	Jan 1	New Year’s Day	National holiday
Mar 20		March equinox	Season
Apr 23		National Sovereignty and Children’s Day	National holiday
May 1		Labor and Solidarity Day	National holiday
May 19		Commemoration of Atatürk,Youth and Sports Day	National holiday
?		Ramadan Feast Eve	Half Day
?		Ramadan Feast	Religious holiday
?		Ramadan Feast Day 2	Religious holiday
?		Ramadan Feast Day 3	Religious holidays
Jun 21		June Solstice	Season

?		Sacrifice Feast Eve	Half Day
?		Sacrifice Feast	Religious holiday
?		Sacrifice Feast Day 2	Religious holiday
?		Sacrifice Feast Day 3	Religious holiday
?		Sacrifice Feast Day 4	Religious holiday
Aug 30		Victory Day	National holiday
Sep 23		September Equinox	Season
Oct 28		Republic Day Eve	Half Day
Oct 29		Republic Day	National holiday
Nov 10		Atatürk Memorial Day	Observance
Dec 21		December Solstice	Season
Dec 31		New Year’s Eve	Observance

Turkey Holidays’ Calendar

Two religious holidays in Turkey occur and their timing changes every year according to the Islamic calendar. Road trips during these periods are generally avoided since traffic is heavy, with Turks visiting families in their hometowns. Banks and offices will close for the duration of these periods. Attractions and historical sites will often close for the morning of the first day and open for normal business in the afternoon. Two religious holidays, in Turkey, The Sacrifice Feast is 4 days. The Ramadan Feast is 3 days.

Categories: National Holidays in Turkey