Eid al-Adha in Turkey
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Eid al-Adha, called Kurban Bayramı in Turkey, is a four-day statutory holiday preceded by a half-day eve beginning at 13:00.
Eid al-Adha
Holiday
Turkey
Country
2026
Next Date Year
Wednesday
Day
May
27
May 27, 2026
Eid al-Adha Date in Turkey
Date
May 27, 2026
Day
Wednesday
Public Holiday
Yes
Bank Holiday
No
Date Confirmed
Yes
Eid al-Adha Dates in Turkey
Eid al-Adha 2026
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
- Confirmed
Eid al-Adha 2027
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation
Eid al-Adha 2028
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation 2028 official Diyanet schedule: Eid al-Adha day 1; moved from 4 May, which is the half-day eve not represented by the full-day schema.
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Corrected erroneous 2027 coincidence carry-forward: 7 May 2028 is Eid al-Adha day 3; Youth and Sports Day remains fixed on 19 May. Combined HolidayID 970 retained for valid 2027 row.
- Estimated — subject to official confirmation Added Eid al-Adha day 4 from official Diyanet 2028 calendar; future religious-date confirmation state preserved under project convention.
History of Eid al-Adha
The Islamic festival commemorates devotion and sacrifice. Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs publishes the Gregorian dates through its national religious calendar.
Importance of Eid al-Adha
The four full holiday days and the preceding half-day affect government offices, banks, schools and private employment. The database lists full days; the half-day eve is explained separately.
How Eid al-Adha Is Celebrated in Turkey
Families gather, attend prayers, visit relatives and share sacrificial meat with relatives and people in need. Travel demand is exceptionally high.
Office Impact
Government offices close for the applicable statutory period. Essential services may use holiday staffing, and private workplaces apply Turkish labour law and collective arrangements.
Bank Impact
Bank branches generally close on full public-holiday days. Digital services remain available, but scheduled transfers and branch transactions may wait until the next banking day.
School Impact
Schools close when the holiday falls within the academic calendar; official ceremonies may be held before civic holidays.
Travel Information
Kurban Bayramı produces sustained intercity demand across the half-day eve and four full holiday days; reserve after official dates are fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Eid al-Adha in Turkey?
Dates follow the official religious calendar. In 2028 the half-day eve is 4 May and the four full days are 5–8 May.
Is it a public holiday?
Yes, for the statutory period established under Turkey's national holiday law.
Are banks and offices closed?
Bank branches generally close on full public-holiday days. Digital services remain available, but scheduled transfers and branch transactions may wait until the next banking day.