Review of public holidays in Türkiye in 2023
Knowing about official holidays in Turkey is very important for travelers visiting this country’s Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and other cities. This article will review public, national, and religious holidays in Turkey for 2023 and 2020-2021-2019.
Türkiye is the most popular destination for tourism. Some people like to travel abroad. In addition to looking at the domestic calendar to choose the right time to travel, a professional tourist does not forget to check Turkey’s public holidays. Only then can you visit Istanbul or other cities in this country at the best possible time.
Official holidays in Türkiye
Before entering the list of public holidays in Turkey this year and next, it is good to know that most of the shops and tourist attractions in the cities of this country are open during public holidays related to national occasions. Still, on the first day of public holidays related to religious events, They start working at 1 pm. Of course, Istanbul Grand Bazaar and Istanbul Spice Bazaar are entirely closed during religious holidays. Banks will be wholly closed on public holidays in Turkey, whether religious or national.
During public holidays in Turkey (regardless of religious or national), especially Eid al-Adha, avoid overland travel on country roads, as car traffic increases dramatically.
Another essential thing to remember is the May Day demonstrations around Taksim Square and Kadikoy area. In general, during the first day of May, if you are in any city of Turkey, especially Istanbul, avoid crowded places as much as possible, especially Taksim Square (city center).
Public holidays in Türkiye in 2023
January 1: New Year’s Day, a national holiday, the first day of the new year
April 20 to 22: Ramadan
April 23: National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, an official national holiday commemorating the opening of Turkey’s first Grand National Council in 1920, dedicated to children.
May 1: Work and Solidarity Day, an official national holiday
May 19: Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
June 27 to July 1: Eid al-Adha, an official religious holiday
July 15: Democracy Day, an official national holiday celebrating the failure of the coup
August 30: Victory Day, an official federal holiday
October 28 and 29: Republic Day, an official federal holiday
Public holidays in Türkiye in 2021
Friday, January 1: New Year, the first day of the new year, and an official holiday.
Friday, April 23: Children’s Day and National Sovereignty, an official holiday.
Saturday, May 1: Work and National Solidarity Day, an official holiday.
From the evening of Wednesday, May 12 to May 15: Eid al-Fitr holiday and celebration to mark the end of Ramadan.
Wednesday, May 19: The day of commemoration of Atatürk and the beginning of the war that ended with establishing the Republic of Turkey, an official holiday.
July 15: Democracy and National Unity Day, an official holiday.
From the evening of July 19 to July 23: Eid al-Adha holiday.
August 30: Victory Day, an official holiday.
From the evening of October 28 to October 29: Republic Day is an official holiday.
November 10: Atatürk Memorial Day, regional holidays, and local celebrations.
Public holidays in Türkiye in 2020
Wednesday, January 1: New Year, a national holiday, the first day of the new year
Thursday, April 23: National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, an official national holiday commemorating the opening of the first Grand National Council of Turkey in 1920, dedicated to children.
Friday, May 1: Work and Solidarity Day, an official national holiday
Tuesday, May 19: Atatürk’s honoring day, youth and sports day, an official federal holiday, a celebration of the start of the war that ended with the independence and establishment of the Republic of Turkey.
Saturday 23rd, and Sunday, May 24: Eid al-Fitr, the official religious holiday, a celebration for the end of Ramadan
Wednesday, July 15: Democracy Day, an official national holiday celebrating the failure of the coup
Thursday, July 30 to Monday, August 3: Eid al-Adha, an official religious holiday
Sunday, August 30: Victory Day, an official national holiday
Tuesday, October 6: Istanbul Liberation Day; Regional closure
Wednesday, 28, and Thursday, October 29: Republic Day, an official federal holiday
Public Holidays in Türkiye in 2019
Monday, July 15: Democracy Day, an official national holiday celebrating the failure of the coup
Saturday, 10th to Wednesday, August 14: Eid al-Adha, an official religious holiday, holds a four-day festival during which sheep are sacrificed, and their meat is distributed to poor people.
Friday, August 30: Victory Day, an official national holiday, celebrated on the occasion of the victory over the Allied forces in 1922.
Sunday, October 6: Istanbul Liberation Day; Regional holiday, Istanbul Independence Day
Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29: Republic Day, an official national holiday
