National Independence & Children's Day in Turkey (2018)

**National Independence & Children’s Day in Turkey was celebrated on April 23, 2018**, known locally as *Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı*. This nationwide holiday commemorates both Turkey’s sovereignty, declared in 1920, and the country’s children. Observances typically include school events, parades, and patriotic ceremonies. The date marks a pivotal moment in Turkish history while honoring youth as the future of the nation. |*Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı*—literally "National Sovereignty and Children’s Festival." |Yes, it was observed across Turkey as an official public holiday.