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Victory Day — National Day
National DayMajor

Victory Day

Zafer Bayramı

Details

Country
TR Turkey
Scope
Nationwide
Type
National Day
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Month
August 2026
Long Weekends
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Business Impact

Impact Level
Reduced Operations
Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.

Notes

Commemorates the decisive Battle of Dumlupınar in the Turkish War of Independence (1922).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victory Day a public holiday in Turkey?
Yes, Victory Day is an official public holiday in Turkey. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Victory Day 2026?
Victory Day 2026 falls on August 30, 2026.
What is Victory Day called locally in Turkey?
Victory Day is locally known as "Zafer Bayramı" in Turkey.
Map showing Victory Day date variation by country

Victory Day

A common name for public holidays in several countries to commemorate a win in an important war or a shift in political regime.

CountryDateDayImpact
TRTurkey(current)Aug 30, 2026SunReduced Operations
REReunionMay 8, 2026Fri—
REReunionMay 8, 2026Fri—
YTMayotteMay 8, 2026Fri—
MFSaint MartinMay 8, 2026Fri—
WFWallis and FutunaMay 8, 2026Fri—
MQMartiniqueMay 8, 2026Fri—
NCNew CaledoniaMay 8, 2026Fri—
GPGuadeloupeMay 8, 2026Fri—
PMSaint Pierre and MiquelonMay 8, 2026Fri—
FRFranceMay 8, 2026Fri—
PFFrench PolynesiaMay 8, 2026Fri—
PMSaint Pierre and MiquelonMay 8, 2026Fri—
BLSaint BarthelemyMay 8, 2026Fri—
GFFrench GuianaMay 8, 2026Fri—
TJTajikistanMay 9, 2026Sat—
TMTurkmenistanMay 9, 2026Sat—
MDMoldovaMay 9, 2026Sat—
RURussiaMay 9, 2026Sat—
GEGeorgiaMay 9, 2026Sat—
UAUkraineMay 9, 2026Sat—
BYBelarusMay 9, 2026Sat—
EEEstoniaJun 23, 2026Tue—
MZMozambiqueSep 7, 2026Mon—
MTMaltaSep 8, 2026Tue—
BDBangladeshDec 16, 2026Wed—

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