Turkey Public Holidays 2025
Turkey (Türkiye) observes 15.5 statutory holiday days in 2025 under Law No. 2429. Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı, 29 October, starting from 13:00 on 28 October) is the sole official National Holiday (Ulusal Bayram). Six fixed secular public holidays complement the year, alongside the two major religious celebrations (Dini Bayramlar) determined by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet): Ramazan Bayramı (30 March – 1 April, with Arefe on 29 March) and Kurban Bayramı (6–9 June, with Arefe on 5 June). Under Turkish law, public holidays falling on weekends do not roll over to Monday.
At a glance
Turkey has 17 official public holidays (17 days off) in 2025 and 3 long weekends; the longest break is Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (Mar 29 – Apr 1, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 17 |
| Longest break | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) · 4 days (Mar 29 – Apr 1) |
| Long weekends | 3 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) (January 1, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) (March 29, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (March 30, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) (March 31, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) (April 1, 2025), National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) (April 23, 2025), Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) (May 1, 2025), Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) (May 19, 2025), Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) (June 5, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) (June 6, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) (June 7, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) (June 8, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) (June 9, 2025), Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) (July 15, 2025), Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) (August 30, 2025), Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi) (October 28, 2025), Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) (October 29, 2025)
Statutory holiday units
15.5 days (Law 2429)
Religious festival days (Bayram)
8 days (Ramazan + Kurban)
Official half-day eves (Arefe)
3 half-days (from 13:00)
Substitute holidays for weekends
None (no rollover under Law 2429)
Turkey public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı)Wednesday. Statutory general public holiday under Law 2429 Art. 2(C).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 29, 2025 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi)Saturday. Half-day statutory holiday starting at 13:00 Europe/Istanbul time.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 30, 2025 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün)Sunday. First day of Ramadan Feast officially set by Diyanet calendar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 31, 2025 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün)Monday. Second full day of religious holiday; public offices and banks remain closed.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün)Tuesday. Concluding day of the statutory 3-day Ramadan holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 23, 2025 | Wednesday | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı)Wednesday. Commemorates the 1920 founding of the Grand National Assembly (TBMM).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü)Thursday. Enacted by Law No. 5892 in 2009 under Law 2429 Art. 2(C).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 19, 2025 | Monday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı)Monday. Marks Atatürk’s landing in Samsun on 19 May 1919, delivering a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 5, 2025 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi)Thursday. Official half-day holiday starting at 13:00 under Law 2429 Art. 2(B).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 6, 2025 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün)Friday. First full day of the Feast of Sacrifice, initiating a 4-day statutory break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 7, 2025 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün)Saturday. Second day of religious celebrations.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 8, 2025 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün)Sunday. Third day of religious celebrations.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 9, 2025 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün)Monday. Final day of the statutory 4-day Kurban Bayram holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 15, 2025 | Tuesday | Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü)Tuesday. Enacted by Law No. 6752 in 2016 commemorating resistance against the coup attempt.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 30, 2025 | Saturday | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı)Saturday. Commemorates the decisive Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922; no Monday substitute.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 28, 2025 | Tuesday | Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi)Tuesday. Statutory half-day holiday from 13:00 initiating National Holiday observances.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)Wednesday. The sole official National Holiday (Ulusal Bayram) under Law No. 2429 Art. 1.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2025 Turkey calendar
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Turkey long weekends in 2025
Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün)
4 daysMar 29 – Apr 1
Atatürk & Youth Day Weekend
3 daysMay 17 – 19
Commemoration of Atatürk on Monday 19 May connects with the preceding weekend.
Kurban Bayram Holiday Block
4 daysJun 6 – 9
Four full statutory days of Eid al-Adha run from Friday 6 June through Monday 9 June.
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Official sources & data
- Ulusal Bayram ve Genel Tatiller Hakkında Kanun (Kanun No. 2429)Visit sourceT.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi
- Dini Günler ve Geceler Listesi 2025Visit sourceDiyanet İşleri Başkanlığı
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest holiday break in Turkey in 2025?
The longest break in Turkey is Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (Mar 29 – Apr 1, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Turkey in 2025?
Turkey has 17 official public holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) (January 1, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) (March 29, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (March 30, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) (March 31, 2025), Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) (April 1, 2025), National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) (April 23, 2025), Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) (May 1, 2025), Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) (May 19, 2025), Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) (June 5, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) (June 6, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) (June 7, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) (June 8, 2025), Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) (June 9, 2025), Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) (July 15, 2025), Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) (August 30, 2025), Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi) (October 28, 2025), Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) (October 29, 2025).
What is the difference between Ulusal Bayram and Genel Tatil in Turkey?
Under Law No. 2429, Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı, 29 October, starting 13:00 on 28 October) is the only statutory "Ulusal Bayram", marked by mandatory flag display and formal state ceremonies. Other secular days (Children’s Day, Labour Day, Victory Day) and religious feasts are classified as "Genel Tatiller" (General Public Holidays).
What are the two major religious holidays (Bayramlar) in Turkey?
Turkey celebrates two major Islamic feast periods: Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, lasting 3.5 days including Arefe) and Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, lasting 4.5 days including Arefe). In Turkey, their Gregorian dates are officially fixed in advance by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) using astronomical calculations.
What does "Arefe" mean on the Turkish calendar?
Arefe is the eve preceding a major holiday. Under Turkish Law No. 2429, the eves of Ramazan Bayramı, Kurban Bayramı, and Republic Day (28 October) are statutory half-day public holidays beginning at 13:00. Public administrative offices and schools close from 13:00.
Do public holidays in Turkey get transferred to Monday if they fall on a weekend?
No. Law No. 2429 contains no provision for compensatory or substitute rest days when a holiday coincides with Saturday or Sunday. If a holiday falls on a weekend, the time off is simply absorbed by the weekend.
Are Grand Bazaar and major museums open during Bayram in Istanbul?
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) and Spice Bazaar are closed throughout the entire duration of both Ramazan Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı. Major state museums (such as Topkapı Palace) typically close on the first morning of the festival but reopen by midday or on Day 2.
