Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival
FestivalMajor
Kırkpınar Yağlı Güreş Festivali
Details
- Country
Turkey- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- June 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
World's oldest continuously held sporting competition (est. 1362). UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Wrestlers coated in olive oil compete in Edirne, Turkey
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival a public holiday in Turkey?
- Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival is a Festival in Turkey, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival 2026?
- Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival 2026 falls on June 27, 2026 – June 29, 2026.
- What is Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival called locally in Turkey?
- Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival is locally known as "Kırkpınar Yağlı Güreş Festivali" in Turkey.
