Public holiday in Türkiye
Kurban Bayramı in Türkiye
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Kurban Bayramı is one of Türkiye’s major public holidays and is observed nationwide. It marks the period of sacrifice in the Islamic calendar and is widely recognized in Turkish life for family visits, prayer, and sharing meat with others.
About Kurban Bayramı in Türkiye
In Türkiye, Kurban Bayramı is a nationwide public holiday observed across the country. It is the holiday most closely associated with the sacrifice feast in the Islamic calendar, and its timing affects daily routines because many people travel, visit relatives, and organize their schedules around the holiday period. The holiday is also one of the main points of the Turkish holiday calendar for people planning time off or trips, since it is observed countrywide rather than in only one region or city. Public life typically slows during the holiday period, especially around the days when families gather and religious observance is most visible.
History
Kurban Bayramı has been observed in Türkiye as part of the country’s long Islamic cultural and religious tradition. In the modern republic, it has remained a nationwide public holiday and continues to be recognized in the official holiday calendar.
Traditions
A central custom in Türkiye is the animal sacrifice associated with the holiday, followed by sharing the meat with family, neighbors, and people in need. Many people also go to the mosque for the holiday prayer, and family members usually exchange visits and greetings. For many households, the holiday meal is organized around the shared meat, and the giving of portions to others is a defining practice of the occasion.
How Kurban Bayramı is celebrated in Türkiye
In contemporary Türkiye, the holiday is commonly marked by morning prayer, family visits, and time spent with relatives at home or in the city of origin. Many people also travel before or during the holiday period to be with family. Because it is a nationwide public holiday, the days are often treated as a break from ordinary work schedules, with many public activities adjusted around the holiday period.
Interesting facts
The holiday name in Turkish, Kurban Bayramı, is the common local term used in Türkiye. It falls on the Islamic lunar calendar, so its Gregorian date changes from year to year.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.