Public Holidays In Turkey

2007
1 Jan New Year's Day.
23 Apr National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
19 May Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day.
30 Aug Victory Day.
12-15 Oct Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan).
28-29 Oct (28th is a half-day) Republic Day.
19-23 Dec Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
23 Apr National Sovereignty and Children's Day.
19 May Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day.
30 Aug Victory Day.
1-4 Oct Ramazan Bayrami (End of Ramadan).
28-29 Oct (28th is a half-day) Republic Day.
7-11 Dec Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice).

Note:
Muslim festivals are timed according to the phases of the moon and change each year. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Ramazan Bayrami, Muslims fast during the day and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Generally, centres of tourism are unaffected. Some disruption may continue into Ramazan Bayrami itself. Ramazan Bayrami and Kurban Bayrami may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. Transport and hotels are very busy during these holidays, so book in advance.