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Labour and Solidarity Day in Turkey

2027 holiday dates

Saturday, 1 May 2027

Confirmed — source checked

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About Labour Day

Turkey observes Labour and Solidarity Day on 1 May as a one-day general holiday.

Public holiday / closure dates

  • — Public of holiday period · Confirmed — source checked

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Saturday, 1 May 2027 · Confirmed — source checked

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 dates

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2028 dates

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Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

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Official public holiday law or calendar

Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27

Turkey’s law provides full-day national holidays and half-days from 13:00 on the two religious eves and 28 October. This national full-day calendar omits those partial days from planner calculations and explains them in the guide; no discretionary administrative extension is inferred.

Office arrangements

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 arrangements

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 arrangements

Schools close when the holiday falls within the academic calendar; official ceremonies may be held before civic holidays.

History

The observance recognises workers and labour solidarity. It was added to Turkey's statutory general-holiday framework under amendments to Law No. 2429.

Why it matters

Government bodies, banks and many workplaces close, although essential services and authorised operations continue under employment rules.

Observance

Trade unions and civic groups may organise meetings and marches. Transport controls can affect central districts in larger cities.

Travel and planning

Labour and Solidarity Day gatherings may alter routes, especially around designated assembly areas. Follow local security and transport notices.

Frequently asked questions

When is Labour and Solidarity Day in Turkey?

It is fixed on 1 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.

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