Public holiday in Türkiye
Kurban Bayramı Holiday in Türkiye
Monday, May 25, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Kurban Bayramı is one of Türkiye’s major Islamic holidays and a nationwide public holiday. It centers on sacrifice, charity and family visits across the country.
About Kurban Bayramı Holiday in Türkiye
In Türkiye, Kurban Bayramı is marked as a nationwide public holiday and usually creates a multi-day pause in public life. It is the country’s main holiday associated with the sacrifice of an animal, and many people arrange their schedules around family gatherings, travel and the sharing of meat and food after the sacrifice. The holiday is part of the annual religious calendar in Türkiye, so its timing changes from year to year. Because it lasts several days, it can affect the rhythm of the week around it as people combine time off with visits to relatives and short trips.
History
Kurban Bayramı is the Turkish name for Eid al-Adha, the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice. In Türkiye, it has long been observed as one of the two major bayram holidays in the modern calendar.
Traditions
Common customs in Türkiye include performing the sacrifice, distributing meat to relatives and people in need, and making family visits. Many households also prepare holiday meals and serve sweets and tea to guests who come to offer bayram greetings.
How Kurban Bayramı Holiday is celebrated in Türkiye
In contemporary Türkiye, the holiday is often a time for early travel, especially to visit relatives outside the home city. Families usually begin the day with greetings and visits, and charitable giving is a visible part of the holiday for many people. The first day is typically the most closely associated with the sacrifice and family obligations, while the following days are used for visits and shared meals.
Interesting facts
The holiday is also known in English as the Feast of Sacrifice. It falls on different Gregorian dates each year because it follows the Islamic lunar calendar.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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