How many long weekends are there in Turkey in 2026?

Turkey has 18 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 4 natural long weekends and 14 bridge day opportunities.

What is a bridge day in Turkey?

A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Turkey, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.

Which Turkey holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?

The best long weekend opportunities in Turkey include New Year's Day (days off), New Year's Day (days off), Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) (days off).

Best Long Weekend

Take 1 days off around New Year's Day \u2192 get 4 consecutive days

Thu, Jan 1

18 long weekends

🏖️ Turkey Long Weekends — 2026 Calendar

18 holidays, festivals & observances

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Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı)

Friday, Fri, Mar 20

Public Holiday

National Independence & Children's Day

Thursday, Thu, Apr 23

Public Holiday

Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day

Tuesday, Tue, May 19

Public Holiday

Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı)

Wednesday, Wed, May 27

Public Holiday

Republic Day

Thursday, Thu, Oct 29

National Day

🇹🇷 Long Weekends in Turkey 2026

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Bridge Day Opportunities

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

New Year's Day

Thu, Jan 1 – Sun, Jan 4

Bridge days: Friday, Jan 2

Take 1, get 4 off

National Sovereignty and Children's Day

Thu, Apr 23 – Sun, Apr 26

Bridge days: Friday, Apr 24

Take 1, get 4 off

National Sovereignty and Children's Day

Thu, Apr 23 – Sun, Apr 26

Bridge days: Friday, Apr 24

Take 1, get 4 off

National Independence & Children's Day

Thu, Apr 23 – Sun, Apr 26

Bridge days: Friday, Apr 24

Take 1, get 4 off

National Independence & Children's Day

Thu, Apr 23 – Sun, Apr 26

Bridge days: Friday, Apr 24

Take 1, get 4 off

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19

Bridge days: Monday, May 18

Take 1, get 4 off

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19

Bridge days: Monday, May 18

Take 1, get 4 off

Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day

Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19

Bridge days: Monday, May 18

Take 2, get 5 off

Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 2, get 5 off

Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31

Bridge days: Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29

Take 2, get 5 off

Democracy and National Unity Day

Wed, Jul 15 – Sun, Jul 19

Bridge days: Thursday, Jul 16, Friday, Jul 17

Take 2, get 5 off

Democracy and National Unity Day

Wed, Jul 15 – Sun, Jul 19

Bridge days: Thursday, Jul 16, Friday, Jul 17

Take 1, get 4 off

Republic Day

Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Nov 1

Bridge days: Friday, Oct 30

Natural Long Weekends

3 days off — no leave needed

Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı)

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22

3 days off — no leave needed

End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

Fri, Mar 20 – Sun, Mar 22

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour and Solidarity Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3

3 days off — no leave needed

Labour and Solidarity Day

Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long weekends are there in Turkey in 2026?: Turkey has 18 long weekend opportunities in 2026 — 4 natural long weekends and 14 bridge day opportunities.
What is a bridge day in Turkey?: A bridge day is a strategic leave day taken between a public holiday and a weekend. In Turkey, taking as few as 1 leave days can give you up to 5 consecutive days off.
Which Turkey holidays create the longest weekends in 2026?: The best long weekend opportunities in Turkey include New Year's Day (days off), New Year's Day (days off), Eid al-Fitr (Ramazan Bayramı) (days off).