Turkey Public Holidays 2027
Planning dates for Turkey in 2027. Check the data status for coverage, pending announcements and regional differences. Download the dates listed below as ICS.
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 | Fixed secular holiday; commemorates first Grand National Assembly session in 1920 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour and Solidarity Day | 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 | 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 28 | Thursday | Republic Day Eve | Half-day holiday from 13:00; ICS marks the date |
| 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: 2026-10-03.
Holiday calendar coverage
Religious dates checked against Diyanet. Arife and Republic Day eve begin at 13:00; an all-day ICS entry is a date marker, not a full day of leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This page lists 16 distinct dates for 2027. Religious dates checked against Diyanet. Arife and Republic Day eve begin at 13:00; an all-day ICS entry is a date marker, not a full day of leave.
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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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The status widget at the top of this page automatically detects today's date using Europe/Istanbul timezone and checks only the 2027 dates listed on this page; it cannot determine holiday status for a different year.
Long weekends in 2027
Calculated from the holidays listed on this page and a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Regional schedules and employer rules may differ.
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