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Turkey Public Holidays 2027: Dates, Eid Holidays and Long Weekends
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Public holidays in Türkiye in 2027: 14.5 days. Eid al-Fitr 9–11 March (eve 8 March from 13:00), Eid al-Adha 16–19 May (eve 15 May from 13:00); 19 May falls on the fourth day of Eid al-Adha. Long weekends: 1–3 January, 6–11 March, 23–25 April, 15–19 May, 28–30 August and 28 October afternoon to 31 October. For each of them, a private yacht on the Bosphorus from €150 per hour, 2-hour minimum.
Short answer: Türkiye’s religious holidays come early in 2027: Eid al-Fitr in the second week of March, Eid al-Adha in mid-May, overlapping with 19 May. New Year’s Day, 23 April and 29 October fall on Fridays; the first two make three-day weekends, and Republic Day, starting at 13:00 on 28 October, runs 3.5 days. 1 May is a Saturday. Below: the official table, the long-weekend plan, the religious days, and what a holiday on the Bosphorus looks like from a yacht.
Public holidays in Türkiye 2027
| Date | Holiday | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year’s Day | 1 day; as it ends on a Friday, Saturday 2 January is a full day off in the public sector |
| Monday 8 March 13:00 | Eve of Eid al-Fitr | half day from 13:00 |
| Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 March | Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) | 3 days; 3.5 with the eve |
| Friday 23 April | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day | 1 day; Saturday 24 April is a full day off in the public sector |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour and Solidarity Day | falls on a weekend; no substitute day |
| Saturday 15 May 13:00 | Eve of Eid al-Adha | half day from 13:00 (a Saturday) |
| Sunday 16 – Wednesday 19 May | Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı) | 4 days; 4.5 with the eve |
| Wednesday 19 May | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | same day as the fourth day of Eid al-Adha; no extra day |
| Thursday 15 July | Democracy and National Unity Day | 1 day; Friday 16 July is a working day |
| Monday 30 August | Victory Day | 1 day; 28–30 August is a 3-day weekend |
| Thursday 28 October 13:00 | Republic Day (start) | half day from 13:00 |
| Friday 29 October | Republic Day | 1 day; Saturday 30 October is a full day off in the public sector |
Long weekends in 2027
The calendar gives three three-day weekends (January, April, August), two longer blocks around the Eids (March and May) and 3.5 days for Republic Day. With leave added, Eid al-Fitr stretches to nine days with Friday 12 March (plus the morning of Monday 8 March), and Eid al-Adha to nine with 20–21 May. 15 July is a Thursday, and the next day is a working day.
| Dates | Length | On the Bosphorus |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 – Sunday 3 January | 3 days | winter Bosphorus: a 2-hour private winter cruise around midday, enclosed saloon |
| Saturday 6 – Thursday 11 March | 5.5 days | Eid al-Fitr; with Friday 12 March off it becomes 9 days. A family cruise on the holiday morning; see the Ramadan 2027 page |
| Friday 23 – Sunday 25 April | 3 days | a daytime family cruise on Children’s Day; spring on the Bosphorus |
| Saturday 15 – Wednesday 19 May | 5 days | Eid al-Adha plus 19 May; with 20–21 May off it becomes 9 days. A daytime private yacht, or the sunset group cruise in the evening |
| Saturday 28 – Monday 30 August | 3 days | end of summer; in years with the naval parade on the morning of 30 August, a daytime private charter |
| Thursday 28 October 13:00 – Sunday 31 October | 3.5 days | the Republic Day fireworks sailing on the evening of 29 October (Karaköy 19:00–21:00) |
Religious days in 2027
Diyanet lists each holy night (kandil) by the date of the evening on which it begins; “evening” below means that night. Ramadan runs from 8 February to 8 March, 29 days; daily imsak and iftar times are on the Istanbul iftar times 2027 page.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| Monday 4 January evening | Mi’raj night (Miraç Kandili) |
| Friday 22 January evening | Bara’at night (Berat Kandili) |
| Monday 8 February | First day of Ramadan (first tarawih on the evening of Sunday 7 February) |
| Friday 5 March evening | Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Gecesi) |
| Tuesday 9 March | Eid al-Fitr, first day (9–11 March) |
| Sunday 16 May | Eid al-Adha, first day (16–19 May) |
| Sunday 6 June | Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1449) |
| Tuesday 15 June | Day of Ashura |
| Friday 13 August evening | Mawlid (Mevlid Kandili) |
| Monday 29 November | Start of the three holy months (1 Rajab 1449) |
| Thursday 2 December evening | Raghaib night (Regaib Kandili) |
| Friday 24 December evening | Mi’raj night (second in the calendar year) |
Eves and the half-day rule
Under Law 2429 the eves of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are holidays from 13:00, and Republic Day begins at 13:00 on 28 October. When a national or public holiday ends on a Friday, the following Saturday is a full day off for public offices; in 2027 that applies to 2 January, 24 April and 30 October. In the private sector the half days and Saturdays depend on the employer. A holiday that falls on a weekend (1 May in 2027) is not moved.
A holiday on the Bosphorus
On holiday mornings the Bosphorus is at its quietest: the city wakes late, the water is empty and the bridges are silent. A two-hour private yacht cruise leaves Karaköy, passes the Maiden’s Tower, Dolmabahçe and Ortaköy and reaches the fortresses by the second bridge before turning back; the whole yacht is from €150 per hour, 2-hour minimum, soft drinks included. The price is the same for up to 12 guests, and each guest above 12 adds €25 once; for a larger family, the 20-guest and 50-guest pages have sample budgets. If you prefer the evening, the sunset group cruise leaves every day, and on the evening of 29 October there is the Republic Day fireworks sailing. Sunset and dusk times are on the Istanbul sunset times page, and the year’s shows are in the fireworks calendar. Holiday and long-weekend dates fill early; a deposit of at least 30% confirms the date, and for these fixed dates the cancellation terms are stated in the written quote.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2027 Holidays
How many public holidays does Türkiye have in 2027?
14.5 days on the calendar: New Year’s Day 1, Eid al-Fitr 3.5, 23 April 1, 1 May 1, Eid al-Adha 4.5, 15 July 1, 30 August 1, Republic Day 1.5. 19 May is not counted separately because it falls on the fourth day of Eid al-Adha, and 1 May falls on a Saturday. When a holiday ends on a Friday, the following Saturday is a full day off in the public sector (2 January, 24 April, 30 October).
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Türkiye?
The eve is Monday 8 March (holiday from 13:00); the holiday itself is Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March. With Friday 12 March (and the morning of Monday 8 March) taken off, it runs nine days, from Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 March. Ramadan starts on 8 February; iftar times are on the Ramadan 2027 page.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027 in Türkiye?
The eve is Saturday 15 May (from 13:00); the holiday is Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May. 19 May, Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, falls on the same day. With Thursday 20 and Friday 21 May off, the break runs nine days, from 15 to 23 May.
Which are the long weekends in 2027?
Three-day weekends: 1–3 January, 23–25 April and 28–30 August. Longer breaks: 6–11 March around Eid al-Fitr, 15–19 May around Eid al-Adha, and the afternoon of 28 October to 31 October for Republic Day. 1 May falls on a Saturday and 15 July on a Thursday, so neither makes a long weekend.
What is open in Istanbul on public holidays?
Banks, public offices and schools close. Shops, restaurants, tourist sites and Bosphorus cruises generally run as usual; the first morning of each Eid is unusually quiet, and the first day is spent with family.
Are the eves (arife) holidays?
The eves of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are holidays from 13:00 under Law 2429, and Republic Day likewise begins at 13:00 on 28 October. The morning is a working day. In the private sector these half days depend on the employer.
Do yacht cruises run on holidays, and does the price change?
Yes, and there is no holiday surcharge: daytime and sunset cruises leave at the usual hours and at the usual prices on holidays and long weekends. A private yacht is from €150 per hour, 2-hour minimum; the price is the same for up to 12 guests, and each guest above 12 adds €25 once. The sunset group cruise is €26 per person (3 November to 18 March) or €34 (19 March to 2 November). Holiday dates fill early; a deposit of at least 30% confirms the date, and for such fixed-date bookings the cancellation terms are stated in the written quote. New Year’s Eve is priced separately.
Last updated: 7 October 2026.