If employees agree to work on official public holidays, they are generally entitled to additional wage compensation equivalent to one extra day’s pay, resulting in a total of two days’ wages for the day worked.
Public holidays in Türkiye for 2026 (between April and August)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 23 April 2026 | National Sovereignty and Children’s Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Labour and Solidarity Day |
| 19 May 2026 | Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day |
| 27 to 30 May 2026 | Eid al‑Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) |
| 15 July 2026 | Democracy and National Unity Day |
| 30 August 2026 | Victory Day |