Victory Day
Public HolidayMajor
Zafer Bayramı
Details
- Country
Turkey- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- 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.
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