Türkiye to Enjoy Record Holidays in 2026 — 43 Days Off with Just 14 Days of Leave!

The official holiday calendar for 2026 has been released, and it’s a dream come true for anyone who loves to travel.

With just 14 days of annual leave, people in Türkiye can enjoy a total of 43 days off throughout the year!

Highlights from the 2026 holiday calendar:

New Year’s Holiday: January 1–4 → +1 day off = 4 days

Ramadan Bayram: March 14–22 → +4 days = 9 days

National Sovereignty Day (April 23): April 23–26 → +1 day = 4 days

Labor Day (May 1): May 1–4 → +1 day = 4 days

Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth Day (May 19): May 16–19 → +1 day = 4 days

Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram): May 23–30 → +2 days = 8 days

Democracy and National Unity Day (July 15): July 10–15 → +3 days = 6 days

Republic Day (October 29): October 29 – November 1 → +1 day = 4 days

Thanks to well-placed weekends and long holidays, 2026 is shaping up to be the most vacation-friendly year yet for Türkiye!

Have you already started planning your breaks?