Public Holidays

Public Holidays

Planning your travel days well throughout the year will affect your holiday in every aspect. Therefore, it is important to know the public holidays throughout the year and to match the period when you will go on holiday with these holidays. Remember that you can have a longer and better quality holiday, especially by combining a weekend with a holiday.

2025 Official Year Calendar

New Year's Eve / Wednesday, January 1

The first day of 2025 falls on a Wednesday this year. You can have a good start to the new year by taking 2 days off beforehand and combining it with a weekend.

Ramadan Feast / Sunday, March 30 - Tuesday, April 1

The eve of Eid al-Fitr falls on a Saturday. You have the opportunity to have a total of 4 days of vacation. Don't forget to make your holiday reservations in advance to avoid being overwhelmed. Have a good holiday in advance.

National Sovereignty and Children's Day / Wednesday, April 23

One of the official holidays we look forward to when spring comes and the weather gets better is April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day. This year, it is limited to 1 day because it falls on a Wednesday. You can take 2 days off to have a 5-day vacation for a long-term vacation. In spring, when nature reawakens, it is the perfect time to have a little getaway for a weekend where you can enjoy the beauties of nature close to your city.

Labor and Solidarity Day / May 1, Thursday

Labor and Solidarity Day falls on a Thursday this year. Since it falls during the week, there is no extra holiday advantage. However, you can combine it with the weekend by taking a 1-day leave on Friday and have a longer holiday.

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day / May 19, Monday

This important holiday, when Atatürk set foot in Samsun and lit the fire of national struggle, falls on a Monday this year. You can plan this official holiday, which combines with the weekend, as a pleasant weekend holiday.

Eid al-Adha / June 6, Friday – June 9, Monday

Eid al-Adha falls in the summer this year as well. The Eid al-Adha holiday is limited to 5 days this year, with the addition of the day of the eve. Don't forget to make your holiday reservations in advance to avoid being overwhelmed. Have a nice holiday in advance.

Democracy and National Unity Day / Tuesday, July 15

Democracy Day, also known as Democracy Day, falls on a Tuesday in 2025. Since it is combined with the weekend holiday by taking Monday off, it creates a 4-day holiday.

Victory Day / Saturday, August 30

Victory Day, August 30, falls on a Saturday in 2025. Since it falls on a weekend, there is no extra holiday advantage.

Republic Day / Wednesday, October 29

October 29 Republic Day is declared as 1 day, and its eve, October 28, is declared as a half-day official holiday every year. If you have the opportunity, you can take the half day and Monday off, combine it with the weekend and have a chance to rest for 5 days. It is the perfect time for a peaceful nature holiday where you can see the magnificent colors of autumn.