Public holidays in Turkey 2021: public holidays 14; currency Turkish Lira; main language Turkish.
Public holidays: 14
Year: 2021
Currency: Turkish Lira
Main language: Turkish
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Turkey observed 14 public holidays in 2021**, including both nationwide closures and regional observances. Each holiday is listed with its local name and date, reflecting Turkey’s mix of secular and religious traditions. The data covers all officially recognized days, verified for accuracy as of October 4, 2026. No—some holidays apply only to specific regions or religious groups. All names appear in Turkish, matching local usage.
Public holidays 14
Year 2021
Currency Turkish Lira
Main language Turkish
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Turkey, 2021
Date
Holiday
Observed
2021-01-01
New Year's Day
Yılbaşı
2021-04-23
National Independence & Children's Day
Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
2021-05-01
Labour Day
İşçi Bayramı
2021-05-13
Eid al-Fitr First Day
Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün
2021-05-14
Eid al-Fitr Second Day
Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün
2021-05-15
Eid al-Fitr Third Day
Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün
2021-05-19
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
2021-07-15
Democracy and National Unity Day
Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
2021-07-20
Eid al-Adha First Day
Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün
2021-07-21
Eid al-Adha Second Day
Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün
2021-07-22
Eid al-Adha Third Day
Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün
2021-07-23
Eid al-Adha Fourth Day
Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün
2021-08-30
Victory Day
Zafer Bayramı
2021-10-29
Republic Day
Cumhuriyet Bayramı
Turkey holiday calendar 2021
| 2021-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2021-04-23 | National Independence & Children's Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-13 | Eid al-Fitr First Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-14 | Eid al-Fitr Second Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-15 | Eid al-Fitr Third Day | Yes |
| 2021-05-19 | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day | Yes |
| 2021-07-15 | Democracy and National Unity Day | Yes |
| 2021-07-20 | Eid al-Adha First Day | Yes |
| 2021-07-21 | Eid al-Adha Second Day | Yes |
| 2021-07-22 | Eid al-Adha Third Day | Yes |
| 2021-07-23 | Eid al-Adha Fourth Day | Yes |
| 2021-08-30 | Victory Day | Yes |
| 2021-10-29 | Republic Day | Yes |