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2026 Türkiye Holidays

See public holidays in Türkiye for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

7

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

2 holidays

This Month

0

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Democracy and National Unity Day

19 days away

About Türkiye holidays in 2026

In 2026, Türkiye observes seven public holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day in January and concludes with Republic Day in late October. Several significant national observances are spread throughout the spring and summer months, including National Independence & Children's Day, Labour Day, Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day, Democracy and National Unity Day, and Victory Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 23, 2026ThursdayNational Independence & Children's Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 19, 2026TuesdayAtatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
July 15, 2026WednesdayDemocracy and National Unity Day
August 30, 2026SundayVictory Day
October 29, 2026ThursdayRepublic Day

Planning around Türkiye holidays in 2026

  • Note that several holidays fall on weekdays, potentially impacting business operations.
  • The calendar features a cluster of holidays in May.
  • Be aware of the proximity of holidays to weekends in April, May, July, August, and October.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Holiday observances in Türkiye are distributed throughout the year, with a notable concentration in the spring and early summer months. April, May, July, August, and October each feature at least one public holiday.

The year starts and ends with single public holidays in January and October, respectively. The middle months of the year are more active, with multiple observances occurring in May.

There are periods with no public holidays, notably from mid-June through to late July, and again from September through to mid-October.

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