Turkey Public Holidays 2028
Turkey observes 15.5 statutory holiday units in 2028 under Law No. 2429. The religious calendar advances deeper into the winter and spring: Ramazan Bayramı takes place from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 February (preceded by Friday afternoon Arefe), while Kurban Bayramı creates a massive 4-day block from Friday 5 to Monday 8 May (with Arefe on Thursday 4 May). May 2028 is extraordinarily holiday-rich with Labour Day on Monday 1 May (a 3-day weekend), Kurban Bayramı spanning the second weekend, and Atatürk Memorial, Youth and Sports Day landing on Friday 19 May (a 3-day weekend).
At a glance
Turkey has 17 official public holidays (17 days off) in 2028 and 4 long weekends; the longest break is Kurban Bayram Holiday Block (May 5 – 8, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 17 |
| Longest break | Kurban Bayram Holiday Block · 4 days (May 5 – 8) |
| Long weekends | 4 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) (January 1, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) (February 25, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (February 26, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) (February 27, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) (February 28, 2028), National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) (April 23, 2028), Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) (May 1, 2028), Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) (May 4, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) (May 5, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) (May 6, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) (May 7, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) (May 8, 2028), Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) (May 19, 2028), Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) (July 15, 2028), Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) (August 30, 2028), Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi) (October 28, 2028), Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) (October 29, 2028)
Statutory holiday units
15.5 days (Law 2429)
May super-holiday month
6.5 holiday days in May
Long weekend breaks
4 major breaks (Feb, May x3)
Lost to weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
5.5 days (Jan 1, Apr 23, Jul 15, Oct 28–29)
Turkey public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı)Saturday. Statutory holiday; no Monday substitute under Law 2429.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 25, 2028 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi)Friday. Half-day statutory holiday starting at 13:00 Europe/Istanbul time.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 26, 2028 | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün)Saturday. First full day of Ramadan Feast.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 27, 2028 | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün)Sunday. Second day of Ramazan Feast.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 28, 2028 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün)Monday. Final day of Ramazan Feast, completing a long weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 23, 2028 | Sunday | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı)Sunday. Commemorates Parliament founding; no substitute Monday off.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2028 | Monday | Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü)Monday. Forms a natural 3-day long weekend from Saturday 29 April.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 4, 2028 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi)Thursday. Half-day statutory holiday starting at 13:00.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2028 | Friday | Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün)Friday. Feast of Sacrifice begins, creating a 4-day block through Monday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 6, 2028 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün)Saturday. Second day of Kurban Bayramı.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 7, 2028 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün)Sunday. Third day of Kurban Bayramı.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 8, 2028 | Monday | Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün)Monday. Final day of Kurban Bayramı statutory closures.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 19, 2028 | Friday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı)Friday. Forms a 3-day holiday weekend through Sunday 21 May.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| July 15, 2028 | Saturday | Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü)Saturday. Statutory holiday enacted by Law No. 6752.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 30, 2028 | Wednesday | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı)Wednesday. Commemorates the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 28, 2028 | Saturday | Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi)Saturday. Half-day statutory holiday starting at 13:00.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 29, 2028 | Sunday | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı)Sunday. Turkey’s paramount National Holiday; no substitute Monday off under Law 2429.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2028 Turkey calendar
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Turkey long weekends in 2028
Ramazan Bayram Weekend
3 daysFeb 26 – 28
Ramazan Bayramı runs Saturday through Monday, preceded by a half-day Friday afternoon.
Labour Day Weekend
3 daysApr 29 – May 1
Labour and Solidarity Day falls on Monday 1 May, providing a 3-day spring weekend.
Kurban Bayram Holiday Block
4 daysMay 5 – 8
Four statutory days of Feast of Sacrifice run Friday 5 May through Monday 8 May.
Youth and Sports Day Weekend
3 daysMay 19 – 21
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day on Friday 19 May creates a 3-day 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 2028Visit sourceDiyanet İşleri Başkanlığı
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest holiday break in Turkey in 2028?
The longest break in Turkey is Kurban Bayram Holiday Block (May 5 – 8, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Turkey in 2028?
Turkey has 17 official public holidays in 2028: New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) (January 1, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Eve (Ramazan Bayramı Arefesi) (February 25, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Day 1 (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) (February 26, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Day 2 (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) (February 27, 2028), Eid al-Fitr Day 3 (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) (February 28, 2028), National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) (April 23, 2028), Labour and Solidarity Day (Emek ve Dayanışma Günü) (May 1, 2028), Eid al-Adha Eve (Kurban Bayramı Arefesi) (May 4, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 1 (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) (May 5, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 2 (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) (May 6, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 3 (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) (May 7, 2028), Eid al-Adha Day 4 (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) (May 8, 2028), Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) (May 19, 2028), Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) (July 15, 2028), Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) (August 30, 2028), Republic Day Eve (Cumhuriyet Bayramı Arefesi) (October 28, 2028), Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) (October 29, 2028).
Why is May 2028 uniquely rich in public holidays in Turkey?
In May 2028, three separate major holiday periods cluster within three weeks: Labour Day on Monday 1 May (a 3-day weekend), the full 4.5-day Kurban Bayramı from 4 to 8 May, and Youth and Sports Day on Friday 19 May (another 3-day weekend), resulting in 6.5 statutory holiday days and multiple long weekends.
When are the Bayram holidays in Turkey in 2028?
In 2028, Ramazan Bayramı runs from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 February (Arefe on Friday 25 February from 13:00). Kurban Bayramı runs from Friday 5 to Monday 8 May (Arefe on Thursday 4 May from 13:00).
Are tourist attractions open during Bayram holidays in Turkey?
Most major museums (Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Ephesus) are closed on the morning of the first day of Bayram for morning prayers, typically opening to visitors around 13:00. On all subsequent days of Bayram, major tourist sites and monuments operate with regular or extended opening hours.
How does shopping and dining work during official holidays in Turkey?
Shopping malls (AVM), supermarkets, and restaurants remain open on all statutory holidays and throughout Bayram. However, traditional historic markets like the Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) and Spice Bazaar in Istanbul remain closed throughout the full duration of religious Bayram holidays and on Republic Day.
Does Turkey observe any bridge day (köprü günü) workdays?
No. Turkey does not have mandatory weekend makeup workdays like China or Taiwan. When the government grants administrative bridge days (idari izin) connecting a midweek holiday to the weekend, civil servants enjoy the extended break without Saturday makeup requirements.
