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Public Holidays in Türkiye — 2026
Türkiye observes 7 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Yılbaşı | Nationwide |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | National Independence & Children's Day | Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | İşçi Bayramı | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day | Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Democracy and National Unity Day | Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü | Nationwide |
| Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Victory Day | Zafer Bayramı | Nationwide |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Republic Day | Cumhuriyet Bayramı | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 19 |
| June | 22 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 23 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, April 23, 2027 | National Independence & Children's Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, May 19, 2027 | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day |
| Thursday, July 15, 2027 | Democracy and National Unity Day |
| Monday, August 30, 2027 | Victory Day |
| Friday, October 29, 2027 | Republic Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.