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Eid al-Adha First Day
27–31 May 2026
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Turkey · 2026
Turkey public holidays 2026
Official public holidays in Turkey for 2026, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr First Day | |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Second Day | |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Third Day | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Thursday | National Independence & Children's Day | |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | |
| 19 May 2026 | Tuesday | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day | |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha First Day | |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Second Day | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Third Day | |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Fourth Day | |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity Day | |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Victory Day | |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Thursday | Republic Day |
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2026
5days off
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Eid al-Fitr First Day
20–22 Mar 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
National Independence & Children's Day
23 Apr 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Labour Day
1–3 May 2026
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
19 May 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Republic Day
29 Oct 2026
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does Turkey have holidays on weekends in 2026?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2026?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.