Public Holidays in Türkiye 2026 and 2027

Türkiye has seven fixed public holidays plus the afternoon of 28 October, set by Law No. 2429, and two religious festivals, Ramazan Bayramı (3.5 days) and Kurban Bayramı (4.5 days), that move about 11 days earlier each year. According to the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Ramazan Bayramı fell on 20 to 22 March 2026 and Kurban Bayramı on 27 to 30 May 2026; in 2027 they fall on 9 to 11 March and 16 to 19 May. Longer "bridge" breaks are not automatic: the President announces them case by case, and they apply to public employees.

Key facts

• Fixed holidays: 1 January, 23 April, 1 May, 19 May, 15 July, 30 August and 29 October, plus 28 October from 13:00 (Law No. 2429).
• Eves (arife): the religious festivals start at 13:00 on the eve.
• 2026 festivals: Ramazan Bayramı 20 to 22 March; Kurban Bayramı 27 to 30 May (Diyanet).
• 2027 festivals: Ramazan Bayramı 9 to 11 March; Kurban Bayramı 16 to 19 May (Diyanet).
• Ramadan begins: 19 February 2026 and 8 February 2027 (Diyanet).
• Bridge days: announced by the President for public employees; in 2026, Kurban Bayramı became a 9-day break (23 to 31 May).
• Lunar New Year: 17 February 2026 and Saturday 6 February 2027.

Fixed national holidays

A holiday that falls on a weekend is not moved to a weekday.

Religious festivals in 2026 and 2027

Both follow the Islamic lunar calendar; Diyanet publishes the dates in advance.

In 2027 the fourth day of Kurban Bayramı coincides with 19 May, so no extra day off results.

Half days and bridge holidays

Half days. Law No. 2429 starts Ramazan Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı at 13:00 on the eve, and Republic Day at 13:00 on 28 October. Public offices close at that time, so treat the eve as a morning-only working day.

Bridge holidays. There is no automatic bridge day. When a festival leaves one or two working days before a weekend, the President may grant administrative leave (idari izin) to public employees. On 4 May 2026, after a Cabinet meeting, the President announced leave for Monday 25 May and the morning of Tuesday 26 May, giving public employees a 9-day break from 23 to 31 May 2026. Ramazan Bayramı 2026 ran Friday to Sunday and was not extended. As of mid-October 2026, no leave had been announced for Friday 30 October 2026.

No bridge days have been decided for 2027. Friday 12 March and Thursday 20 to Friday 21 May 2027 are normal working days unless the government announces otherwise.

Private sector. Administrative leave covers public employees only. Under Labour Law No. 4857, whether staff work on national and general holidays is set by the collective or individual employment contract, and without such a clause the employee's consent is needed. Staff who do not work on a holiday are paid for it in full; staff who work receive an extra day's wage for each holiday day worked. Our guide to hiring local staff covers payroll in more detail.

What closes and what stays open

Online e-Devlet services stay available, but applications are processed on working days.

Ramadan and working hours

Ramadan runs from 19 February to 19 March 2026 and from 8 February to 8 March 2027. Labour Law No. 4857 has no Ramadan working-hours provision, so offices, banks and courts keep normal hours and any adjustment is the employer's choice. In practice, plan meetings earlier in the day, avoid scheduling business lunches with colleagues who are fasting, and expect heavy traffic before the fast is broken at sunset (iftar). Iftar dinners are often used for business hospitality.

Planning around Chinese holidays

The State Council published the 2026 arrangements on 4 November 2025, so the 2027 schedule is likely late in 2026.

Where the calendars meet

• February: Ramadan started two days after Lunar New Year in 2026, and in 2027 it starts two days after Lunar New Year again. Set shipping and payment dates around the Chinese break, when suppliers slow down but Turkish offices work.
• March and May: Ramazan Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı close Turkish public offices while China works normally. Finish Land Registry, trade registry and tax office steps before the eve.
• October: China's golden week (1 to 7 October) is followed by Türkiye's Republic Day (28 October afternoon and 29 October). In 2027, 29 October is a Friday.

For trade timelines, see our import and export consulting and the China to Türkiye trade guide. Company set-up steps that need public offices are covered on our company registration page.

Frequently asked questions

Is 28 October a public holiday in Türkiye?

28 October is a half day: the Republic Day holiday starts at 13:00 on 28 October and continues through 29 October. Public offices close at 13:00.

When is Kurban Bayramı in 2027?

Kurban Bayramı 2027 runs from Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May, according to Diyanet. The holiday starts at 13:00 on the eve, Saturday 15 May.

Will there be a 9-day holiday in 2027?

No 2027 bridge days have been announced. The President decides them case by case and they cover public employees; in 2026 the Kurban Bayramı extension was announced on 4 May, about three weeks ahead.

Are banks open during Bayram?

Bank branches are closed during the festivals and from 13:00 on the eve. FAST instant payments keep working, while other interbank transfers settle on the next business day.

Do private-sector employees get bridge days off?

Not automatically: administrative leave covers public employees, and private employers decide for their own staff. Under Labour Law No. 4857, an employee who works on a public holiday receives an extra day's wage for that day.

When is Chinese New Year in 2027?

Lunar New Year's Day 2027 is Saturday 6 February. The mainland holiday schedule for 2027 had not been published as of October 2026.