Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Turkey in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 23 | Thursday | National Sovereignty and Children's Day | National holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor and Solidarity Day | National holiday |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | National holiday |
| May 23 | Saturday | Ramadan Feast Eve | Half Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Ramadan Feast | National holiday |
| May 25 | Monday | Ramadan Feast Holiday | National holiday |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Ramadan Feast Holiday | National holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 15 | Wednesday | Democracy and National Unity Day | National holiday |
| Jul 30 | Thursday | Sacrifice Feast Eve | Half Day |
| Jul 31 | Friday | Sacrifice Feast | National holiday |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Sacrifice Feast Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Sacrifice Feast Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 3 | Monday | Sacrifice Feast Holiday | National holiday |
| Aug 30 | Sunday | Victory Day | National holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 28 | Wednesday | Republic Day Eve | Half Day |
| Oct 29 | Thursday | Republic Day | National holiday |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Ataturk Commemoration Day | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
