Turkey Public Holidays List for 2023

This is a global holiday celebrated on the first day of the new year, marking the beginning of the Gregorian calendar.

This is a religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims.

Public holiday in Turkey commemorating the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, on 23 April 1920.

Turkish is the official language in Turkey, but many people in Istanbul also speak English, especially in tourist areas. However, it’s always helpful to learn a few basic Turkish phrases such as “Merhaba” (hello) and “Teşekkür ederim” (thank you).

This is an Islamic holiday that honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It is also a time when Muslims worldwide perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

This day commemorates the failed coup attempt in Turkey on July 15, 2016, and celebrates the unity and democracy of the Turkish people in resisting the coup. It was established as a national holiday in 2017.

This day commemorates Turkey’s victory over Greece in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, which marked the end of the Turkish War of Independence.

This day commemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 and the adoption of the country’s first constitution.