Turkey has 13 public holidays in 2027; 11 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 250 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is Republic Day on October 29.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
March 9 – March 11 (3 days): Eid al-Fitr
April 23 – April 25 (3 days): National Sovereignty and Children's Day
May 15 – May 19 (5 days): Eid al-Adha + Youth Day
August 28 – August 30 (3 days): Victory Day
October 29 – October 31 (3 days): Republic Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
20
March
20
3
April
21
1
May
18
3
June
22
July
21
1
August
21
1
September
22
October
20
1
November
22
December
23
Total
250
11
Notes
Eve-of-holiday half days are not counted.
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Holidays that follow the lunar calendar are calculated in advance and can move by a day when the official date is announced.
Common questions
How many public holidays does Turkey have in 2027?
13 nationwide public holidays, of which 11 fall on a working day (250 working days in total).