2026 Turkey Public Holidays and Festive Calendar

The year 2026 offers important holidays for employees and students in terms of planning. In this article, we cover Turkey's official public holidays in 2026, the dates of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, and the total holiday duration in detail.

2026 Public Holidays

• 1 January 2026 (Thursday): New Year's Day
• 19 March 2026 (Thursday): Eve of Ramadan Feast (Half Day)
• 20 March 2026 (Friday): Ramadan Feast — Day 1
• 21 March 2026 (Saturday): Ramadan Feast — Day 2
• 22 March 2026 (Sunday): Ramadan Feast — Day 3
• 23 April 2026 (Thursday): National Sovereignty and Children's Day
• 1 May 2026 (Friday): Labour and Solidarity Day
• 19 May 2026 (Tuesday): Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
• 26 May 2026 (Tuesday): Eve of Sacrifice Feast (Half Day)
• 27 May 2026 (Wednesday): Sacrifice Feast — Day 1
• 28 May 2026 (Thursday): Sacrifice Feast — Day 2
• 29 May 2026 (Friday): Sacrifice Feast — Day 3
• 30 May 2026 (Saturday): Sacrifice Feast — Day 4
• 15 July 2026 (Wednesday): Democracy and National Unity Day
• 30 August 2026 (Sunday): Victory Day
• 28 October 2026 (Wednesday): Eve of Republic Day (Half Day)
• 29 October 2026 (Thursday): Republic Day

Total Holiday Duration in 2026

In 2026, there are a total of 15.5 days of public holidays in Turkey. Some of these fall on weekends. Particularly Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, which land on weekdays, offer extended holiday opportunities for employees.

How Many Days is Ramadan Feast 2026?

In 2026, Ramadan Feast begins on Friday, 20 March and ends on Sunday, 22 March. The eve, Thursday, 19 March, is recognized as a half-day holiday. The Ramadan Feast holiday therefore lasts 3.5 days.

How Many Days is Sacrifice Feast 2026?

In 2026, Sacrifice Feast begins on Wednesday, 27 May and ends on Saturday, 30 May. The eve, Tuesday, 26 May, is recognized as a half-day holiday. The Sacrifice Feast holiday therefore lasts 4.5 days.

Tips for Planning Your 2026 Holidays

In 2026, some public holidays fall on weekends. However, extended holiday opportunities such as Ramadan and Eid al-Adha are ideal for travel and rest plans. It is particularly important to make hotel and transportation reservations early during these periods so you are not affected by congestion.

When planning your holidays, you can use your annual leave efficiently by taking the public holidays into account.