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.

2024 Official Year Calendar

New Year's Eve / January 1, Monday

The first day of 2024 falls on a Monday this year. New Year's holiday can be combined with the weekend for 3 days.

Ramadan Feast / 10 April, Wednesday – 12 April, Friday

The holiday combined with the weekend offers the opportunity to plan a 5-day holiday. It is also possible to have the opportunity to have a 9-day holiday by taking 2 additional days of leave. Don't forget to make your holiday reservations in advance to avoid rush hour. Happy holidays in advance.

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

When spring comes and the weather gets better, one of the public holidays we look forward to is April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day. This year, it is limited to 1 day as it falls on a Tuesday. In order to have a long-term holiday, you can take 4 days off by using 1 day off. In spring, when nature awakens again, it is the right time to take a little getaway for a weekend where you can enjoy the natural beauties close to the city you live in.

Labor and Solidarity Day / May 1, Wednesday

Labor and Solidarity Day falls on Wednesday this year. Since it falls during the week, there is no extra holiday advantage.

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

This important holiday, where Atatürk set foot in Samsun and lit the fire of national struggle, falls on a Sunday this year. May 19, which was declared a 1-day public holiday, does not offer an extra holiday opportunity since it falls on Sunday, which is a public holiday this year.

Eid al-Adha / 16 June, Sunday – 19 June, Wednesday

Eid al-Adha falls in summer this year too. After the Eid al-Adha holiday, you have the opportunity to have a 9-day holiday by taking 2 more days off. Don't forget to make your holiday reservations in advance to avoid rush hour. Happy holidays in advance.

Democracy and National Unity Day / July 15, Monday

July 15, Democracy and National Unity Day, also called Democracy Day, falls on a Monday in 2024. Since it is combined with the weekend holiday, a 3-day holiday occurs.

Victory Day / 30 August, Friday

August 30 Victory Day falls on a Friday in 2024. You can have a 3-day holiday including the weekend.

Republic Day / 29 October, Tuesday

29 October Republic Day is declared a 1-day public holiday, and its eve, 28 October, is declared a half-day public holiday every year. If you have the opportunity, you can take half a day off, combine it with a weekend, and have the chance to rest for 4 days. It's time for a peaceful nature holiday where you can see the magnificent colors of autumn.