Planning a trip to Mersin or buying property in Turkey in 2026?
Check out the calendar of public holidays and long weekends to help you plan your visit, property viewings, and seaside vacation.
Major public and national holidays in Turkey (2026)
January
- January 1 – New Year (official day off)
March - Ramadan Bayram (Eid al-Fitr)
- March 19 (Thursday) - pre-holiday day (partial day off)
- March 20–22 - Ramadan Bayram - celebration of the end of Ramadan
April
- April 23 – National Sovereignty and Children's Day – is an official state holiday and a day off
May
- May 1st – Labor and Solidarity Day – day off
- May 19 – Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day – a national holiday
May - Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha)
- May 26 (Tuesday) - pre-holiday day (partial day off)
- May 27–30 – Eid al-Adha – the Feast of Sacrifice and a public holiday
Summer and autumn
- July 15 – Day of Democracy and National Unity – day off
- August 30 – Victory Day – is a national holiday
- October 28 is a pre-holiday day (partial day off)
- October 29 – Republic Day – is a major public holiday and a day off
How to use the holiday calendar
Plan your visit in advance
Holidays in Turkey are a great time to combine a vacation and property viewing. For example, long weekends in April, May, or October can be used to travel to Mersin with minimal time investment.
Tourist periods
Ramadan Bayram and Eid al-Adha are not only official holidays but also public holidays, when life in Turkey is filled with traditions, markets, street celebrations, and family gatherings.
Weekend and work schedules
During these days, government agencies and many private companies may operate with reduced hours or be closed. If you plan to conduct paperwork, meetings, or business transactions, consider holidays when choosing your dates.
Why is this important when buying real estate?
Understanding the Turkish holiday calendar helps you:
- choose the most convenient dates for viewing properties;
- plan your trip to Turkey wisely;
- avoid delays in processing Tapu and documents;
- Take advantage of the long holiday weekend for a great visit.
Are you planning a visit to Mersin or looking to buy an apartment?
Submit a request – we will select travel dates to suit your goals (vacation, purchase, investment, or residence permit) and prepare a viewing plan.
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