Turkey Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Turkey public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Turkey Public Holidays 2027 — Full List
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) | Fixed secular holiday |
| Mar 8 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Arife) | Half-day public holiday from 13:00 |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr — Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı) | Official Diyanet date |
| Mar 10 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr — Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı) | Official Diyanet date |
| Mar 11 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr — Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı) | Official Diyanet date |
| Apr 23 | Friday | National Sovereignty and Children's Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) | Fixed secular holiday; commemorates first Grand National Assembly session in 1920 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) | Fixed secular holiday; International Workers' Day |
| May 15 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Eve (Arife) | Half-day public holiday from 13:00 |
| May 16 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha — Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı) | Official Diyanet date |
| May 17 | Monday | Eid al-Adha — Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı) | Official Diyanet date |
| May 18 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha — Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı) | Official Diyanet date |
| May 19 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha — Day 4 / Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Religious and civic holidays coincide |
| Jul 15 | Thursday | Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) | Fixed secular holiday; commemorates 2016 coup attempt |
| Aug 30 | Monday | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) | Fixed secular holiday; commemorates victory at Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922 |
| Oct 29 | Friday | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) | Fixed secular holiday; proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 |
The religious dates are published in Diyanet's 2027 calendar. Arife is a half-day holiday from 13:00 under Law No. 2429. Last verified: 2026-08-20.
About Turkey Public Holidays
Turkey observes two distinct categories of public holidays: secular national holidays fixed to specific dates in the Gregorian calendar, and Islamic religious holidays that shift each year according to the Hijri (Islamic lunar) calendar. The secular holidays were largely established during the founding of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and they commemorate key moments in Turkish national history — including the declaration of the republic, military victories, and the convening of the Grand National Assembly. These dates are immovable and apply uniformly across the entire country.
The two Islamic public holidays — Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) and Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) — include a half-day Arife before the full feast days. Diyanet's official religious calendar places them on March 8–11 and May 15–19 in 2027. The final day of Kurban Bayramı coincides with the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Turkey's calendar includes fixed civic holidays plus Ramazan Bayramı (3.5 days including the eve) and Kurban Bayramı (4.5 days including the eve). In 2027 the fourth day of Kurban Bayramı coincides with the May 19 civic holiday.
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Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) falls on Friday, October 29, 2027. It commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923, by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and is one of the most widely celebrated national holidays in the country.
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