Public holidays in Turkey 2023: public holidays 14; currency Turkish Lira; main language Turkish.
Public holidays: 14
Year: 2023
Currency: Turkish Lira
Main language: Turkish
Updated: 2026-10-04
**Turkey had 14 public holidays in 2023**, each marked by official observance, local names, and nationwide status where applicable. The list includes religious, national, and commemorative days, verified against authoritative sources. Not all—some holidays apply only to specific regions or religious groups, while others are observed across Turkey. All holiday names are provided in Turkish, matching local usage and official designations.
Public holidays 14
Year 2023
Currency Turkish Lira
Main language Turkish
Updated 2026-10-04
Public holidays in Turkey, 2023
Date
Holiday
Observed
2023-01-01
New Year's Day
Yılbaşı
2023-04-21
Eid al-Fitr First Day
Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün
2023-04-22
Eid al-Fitr Second Day
Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün
2023-04-23
National Independence & Children's Day
Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
2023-04-23
Eid al-Fitr Third Day
Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün
2023-05-01
Labour Day
İşçi Bayramı
2023-05-19
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
2023-06-28
Eid al-Adha First Day
Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün
2023-06-29
Eid al-Adha Second Day
Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün
2023-06-30
Eid al-Adha Third Day
Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün
2023-07-01
Eid al-Adha Fourth Day
Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün
2023-07-15
Democracy and National Unity Day
Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
2023-08-30
Victory Day
Zafer Bayramı
2023-10-29
Republic Day
Cumhuriyet Bayramı
Turkey holiday calendar 2023
| 2023-01-01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-21 | Eid al-Fitr First Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-22 | Eid al-Fitr Second Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-23 | National Independence & Children's Day | Yes |
| 2023-04-23 | Eid al-Fitr Third Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-01 | Labour Day | Yes |
| 2023-05-19 | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day | Yes |
| 2023-06-28 | Eid al-Adha First Day | Yes |
| 2023-06-29 | Eid al-Adha Second Day | Yes |
| 2023-06-30 | Eid al-Adha Third Day | Yes |
| 2023-07-01 | Eid al-Adha Fourth Day | Yes |
| 2023-07-15 | Democracy and National Unity Day | Yes |
| 2023-08-30 | Victory Day | Yes |
| 2023-10-29 | Republic Day | Yes |