Turkey Public Holidays 2027
Turkey observes 15.5 statutory holiday units in 2027 under Law No. 2429. Four distinct 3-day holiday weekends occur naturally across the year: New Year’s Day on Friday 1 January, Children’s Day on Friday 23 April, Victory Day on Monday 30 August, and Republic Day on Friday 29 October. Ramazan Bayramı runs from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March. A rare legal phenomenon occurs on Wednesday 19 May 2027, where Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day coincides on the exact same date with the fourth day of Kurban Bayramı.
At a glance
Turkey has 17 official public holidays (17 days off) in 2027 and 6 long weekends; the longest break is Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (Mar 6 – 11, 6 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) · 6 days (Mar 6 – 11) |
| Long weekends | 6 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) (January 1, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) (March 8, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (March 9, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) (March 10, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) (March 11, 2027), National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) (April 23, 2027), Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) (May 1, 2027), Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) (May 15, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) (May 16, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) (May 17, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) (May 18, 2027), Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) (May 19, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) (May 19, 2027), Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) (July 15, 2027), Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) (August 30, 2027), Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi) (October 28, 2027), Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) (October 29, 2027)
Statutory holiday units
15.5 days (Law 2429)
Religious festival days (Bayram)
8 days (Ramazan + Kurban)
Three-day long weekends
4 natural long weekends
Holiday collision event
19 May (Youth Day & Kurban Day 4)
Turkey public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı)Friday. Forms a 3-day holiday weekend through Sunday 3 January.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 8, 2027 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi)Monday. Half-day statutory holiday starting at 13:00 Europe/Istanbul time.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün)Tuesday. First full day of Ramadan Feast.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 10, 2027 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün)Wednesday. Second day of Ramazan Feast.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| March 11, 2027 | Thursday | Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün)Thursday. Concluding day of Ramazan Bayramı closures.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 23, 2027 | Friday | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı)Friday. Delivers a natural 3-day spring holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü)Saturday. Statutory holiday; no Monday substitute applies under Law 2429.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 15, 2027 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi)Saturday. Half-day statutory holiday starting at 13:00.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 16, 2027 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün)Sunday. Feast of Sacrifice commences nationwide.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 17, 2027 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün)Monday. Second day of Kurban Bayramı.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 18, 2027 | Tuesday | Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün)Tuesday. Third day of Kurban Bayramı.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 19, 2027 | Wednesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı)Wednesday. National holiday marking the start of the War of Independence; legal collision with Kurban Bayramı Day 4.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 19, 2027 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün)Wednesday. Final day of Eid al-Adha coinciding with Youth and Sports Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 15, 2027 | Thursday | Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü)Thursday. Enacted by Law No. 6752.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 30, 2027 | Monday | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı)Monday. Creates a 3-day summer weekend from Saturday 28 to Monday 30 August.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 28, 2027 | Thursday | Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi)Thursday. Statutory half-day public holiday starting at 13:00 under Law 2429 Art. 1.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 29, 2027 | Friday | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)Friday. Turkey’s paramount National Holiday, forming a 3-day holiday weekend with Saturday and Sunday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2027 Turkey calendar
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Turkey long weekends in 2027
New Year Long Weekend
3 daysJan 1 – 3
New Year’s Day falls on Friday 1 January, connecting directly into the weekend.
Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün)
6 daysMar 6 – 11
Children’s Day Weekend
3 daysApr 23 – 25
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day on Friday 23 April creates a 3-day spring break.
Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün)
5 daysMay 15 – 19
Victory Day Weekend
3 daysAug 28 – 30
Victory Day falls on Monday 30 August, giving a natural 3-day late-summer holiday.
Republic Day Long Weekend
3 daysOct 29 – 31
Republic Day falls on Friday 29 October, creating a nationwide 3-day festive weekend.
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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 2027Visit sourceDiyanet İşleri Başkanlığı
Frequently asked questions
How many 3-day holiday weekends occur in Turkey in 2027?
There are four natural 3-day long weekends in 2027: New Year’s Day (Friday 1 January), National Sovereignty & Children’s Day (Friday 23 April), Victory Day (Monday 30 August), and Republic Day (Friday 29 October).
What is the longest holiday break in Turkey in 2027?
The longest break in Turkey is Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) & Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (Mar 6 – 11, 6 days).
What are the official public holidays in Turkey in 2027?
Turkey has 17 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) (January 1, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) (March 8, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (March 9, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) (March 10, 2027), Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) (March 11, 2027), National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) (April 23, 2027), Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) (May 1, 2027), Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) (May 15, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) (May 16, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) (May 17, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) (May 18, 2027), Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) (May 19, 2027), Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) (May 19, 2027), Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) (July 15, 2027), Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) (August 30, 2027), Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi) (October 28, 2027), Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) (October 29, 2027).
What happens when two public holidays collide on 19 May 2027 in Turkey?
Under Turkish statutory law (Law No. 2429), there is no rollover or substitute mechanism when two statutory holidays fall on the same day. Turkish Court of Cassation (Yargıtay) precedents establish that employees working on such a day receive one standard public holiday overtime rate (full extra day wage), not doubled overtime.
When are the Bayram holidays in Turkey in 2027?
Ramazan Bayramı runs from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March 2027 (with Arefe on Monday 8 March from 13:00). Kurban Bayramı runs from Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May 2027 (with Arefe on Saturday 15 May from 13:00).
Are banks, Borsa Istanbul and government offices closed during holidays?
Yes. All state departments, public schools, bank branches, and Borsa Istanbul (BIST) are closed on statutory holidays and after 13:00 on Arefe days. ATMs, digital banking, and emergency hospital services operate continuously.
Is there any substitute holiday if a public holiday falls on a weekend in Turkey?
No. Unlike the UK, US, or Australia, Turkish Law No. 2429 does not contain any statutory Monday rollover provision. A holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday is not compensated by a day off on the following working day.
