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 |
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| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) | Fixed secular holiday |
| Mar 14 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Arife) | Half-day public holiday; eve of Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr — Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr — Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr — Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| 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 19 | Wednesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) | Fixed secular holiday; marks start of Turkish War of Independence in 1919 |
| May 21 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Eve (Arife) | Half-day public holiday; eve of Eid al-Adha |
| May 22 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha — Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| May 23 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha — Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Adha — Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| May 25 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha — Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı) | Islamic holiday; approx. date per Hijri calendar |
| 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 |
* Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates are approximate, based on Hijri calendar projections. Exact dates will be confirmed by official announcement. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
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) — each span multiple days and include a half-day eve period (Arife) before the main feast begins. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and lasts three days, while Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, lasts four days. Because these holidays are based on lunar month sighting, their Gregorian dates shift approximately 10–11 days earlier each year. The dates shown for 2027 are projections; the Government of Turkey confirms exact dates by official decree. During both Bayram periods, government offices, banks, and many businesses close, and public transport and domestic travel see significantly increased demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Turkey has 14.5 official public holiday days in 2027: 9 fixed secular holidays and 7.5 days of Islamic holidays (Eid al-Fitr covering 3.5 days and Eid al-Adha covering 4.5 days, including the half-day eve before each feast). This gives a total of approximately 14–15 public holiday days across the calendar year.
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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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