Long weekends in Türkiye, 2026.
Türkiye, 2026: 8 long weekends. 2 cost no leave at all, and 8 days of leave add the other 6, for 36 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 20 March to 22 March: 3 days off, no leave needed (Eid al-Fitr First Day, Eid al-Fitr Second Day, Eid al-Fitr Third Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 23 April to 26 April: 4 days off, take Fri 24 Apr as leave (National Independence & Children's Day)
- 16 May to 19 May: 4 days off, take Mon 18 May as leave (Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day)
- 23 May to 31 May: 9 days off, take Mon 25 May and Tue 26 May as leave (Eid al-Adha First Day, Eid al-Adha Second Day, Eid al-Adha Third Day, Eid al-Adha Fourth Day)
- 11 July to 15 July: 5 days off, take Mon 13 Jul and Tue 14 Jul as leave (Democracy and National Unity Day)
- 29 October to 1 November: 4 days off, take Fri 30 Oct as leave (Republic Day)
Public holidays in Türkiye, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) |
| Friday 20 March | Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) |
| Saturday 21 March | Eid al-Fitr Second Day (Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün) |
| Sunday 22 March | Eid al-Fitr Third Day (Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün) |
| Thursday 23 April | National Independence & Children's Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day (İşçi Bayramı) |
| Tuesday 19 May | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day (Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) |
| Wednesday 27 May | Eid al-Adha First Day (Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün) |
| Thursday 28 May | Eid al-Adha Second Day (Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün) |
| Friday 29 May | Eid al-Adha Third Day (Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün) |
| Saturday 30 May | Eid al-Adha Fourth Day (Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün) |
| Wednesday 15 July | Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) |
| Sunday 30 August | Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) |
| Thursday 29 October | Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Türkiye in 2026?
Türkiye has 2 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 6 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Türkiye in 2026?
Eid al-Adha First Day: taking 2 days of leave gives 9 days off, from 23 May to 31 May 2026.
How many public holidays does Türkiye have in 2026?
Türkiye has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 10 of them fall on a weekday.