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According to a report by TRT, Türkiye’s 2026 official and religious holiday calendar has been finalized. The schedule shows that several national and religious holidays will fall across weekdays and weekends, creating opportunities for extended leave periods and long-weekend travel for employees.
The first official holiday of the year was observed today, with employees set to return to work tomorrow. The calendar indicates that April and May will be among the most active periods in terms of public and religious holidays.
The calendar confirms that National Sovereignty and Children’s Day will be commemorated on Thursday, April 23.
Labor and Solidarity Day, which falls on Friday, May 1, will combine with the weekend to provide a three-day uninterrupted break for many workers.
Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day will be marked on Tuesday, May 19.
The weekday alignment of these holidays is expected to support domestic mobility and short-term holiday planning.
Dates for religious holidays were prepared based on information from the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet).
Accordingly:
With several holiday periods positioned adjacent to weekends, employees may be able to extend these breaks through annual leave planning.
In the latter half of 2026:
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