Turkish Public Holidays 2026 & 2027: Calendar, What's Closed, When to Visit

Complete list of Turkish public holidays in 2026 and 2027 — religious and national. Plus which holidays close everything down and which to plan your visit around.

Turkey has 7 official public holidays — 4 national, 2 religious (which shift each year), and 1 commemorating Atatürk. Some are great for travel; others shut the country down. Here''s the 2026 2027 calendar. Quick reference: 2026 public holidays Date Holiday Type Travel impact Jan 1 New Year''s Day National Low — restaurants/shops open Mar 30 – Apr 1 Ramadan Bayram (Eid al Fitr) Religious High — many closures, busy domestic travel Apr 23 National Sovereignty & Children''s Day National Low May 1 Labor Day National Medium — shops closed May 19 Atatürk Memorial / Youth Day National Low Jun 6 – 10 Eid al Adha (Kurban Bayram) Religious Very high — country shuts down Jul 15 Democracy Day National Low Aug 30 Victory Day National Low Oct 29 Republic Day National Medium — parades in cities What stay…