Calendar of holidays in Turkey in 2025: plan your rest in advance! 2025 promises tourists and residents of Turkey a series of bright holidays and long weekends. This calendar will help you plan your trips and vacations, taking into account official non-working days.
National Holidays:
- New Year: January 1 (Wednesday) – traditional start of the year, which in Turkey, as well as around the world, is celebrated with particular grandeur.
- National Sovereignty and Children's Day: April 23 (Wednesday) is an important national holiday dedicated to Atatürk's memory and Turkish national values.
- Labor and Solidarity Day: May 1 (Thursday) is an international holiday celebrated in Turkey with parades and public events.
- Atatürk Memorial Day, Youth and Sports Day: May 19 (Monday) - the memorial day of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
- Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 (Tuesday) is a holiday marking an important milestone in modern Turkey's history.
- Victory Day: August 30 (Saturday) is a celebration in honor of the victory in the war of independence.
- Republic Day: October 28-29 (Wednesday-Thursday) – one of the most significant national holidays, marking the anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey.
Religious holidays (Muslim):
- Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Bayram): from March 29 to April 1 (Friday-Sunday) – the completion of the sacred month of Ramadan, accompanied by festive prayers, family celebrations, and treats.
- Eid al-Adha: June 5-9 (Wednesday-Sunday) - an important religious holiday lasting four days, dedicated to sacrifice. Expect a festive atmosphere and crowded bazaars.
When planning a trip to Turkey in 2025, be sure to take these holidays into account. At this time, there may be an increase in ticket prices and accommodation, as well as an оживление of tourist areas.
