Istanbul is the capital of Turkey which stands between Europe and Asia. It is an ancient city with a rich history and culture. Istanbul is the economic, cultural, and historic centre of Turkey.
During public holidays in Istanbul, the most popular tourist attractions and businesses are open. However, they are closed until 1:00 pm during religious holidays.
| Dates | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Mar 20 – 22 | Ramazan |
| Apr 23 | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| May 19 | Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day |
| May 27 – 30 | Kurban Bayrami Holiday |
| Jul 15 | Democracy and National Solidarity Day |
| Aug 30 | Victory Day |
| Oct 29 | Republic Day |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day marks the first day of the year as per the Gregorian calendar.
National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
The National Sovereignty and Children’s Day celebrates the creation of the Turkish Parliament and the importance of children in the country’s development.
Labor Day
Labor and Solidarity Day in Turkey is a day to commemorate laborers’ rights.
Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day
This holiday marks the start of the war of independence in 1919
Ramazan Feast Holiday
The Ramadan Feast is an official holiday that continues for three days in Turkey.
Democracy and National Solidarity Day
This holiday commemorates the national unity against the coup d’état attempt for democracy in 2016.
Kurban Bayrami Sacrifice Feast
The Feast of the Sacrifice commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael to show his faithfulness to Allah.
Victory Day
This holiday commemorates a key victory in the Turkish War of Independence in 1922.
Republic Day
The Republic Day remembers the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. The holiday is celebrated for only half-day.
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