May 2026 Public Holidays in Turkey: What Will Be Closed
May in Turkey: 6.5 Official Public Holidays
May 2026 in Turkey will include several official public holidays. In total, residents will have 6.5 days off, during which many government institutions, banks, and a number of services will temporarily suspend operations.
For foreigners, investors, tourists, and anyone dealing with documents, financial transactions, property procedures, or travel plans, it is important to take the holiday schedule into account in advance.
📅 Official public holidays in May
- May 1 — Labour and Solidarity Day
- May 19 — Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
- May 26 — Eve of Eid al-Adha (half day)
- May 27–30 — Eid al-Adha
🏦 What will be closed
On official public holidays, the following institutions usually do not operate:
- Banks
- Government offices
- Notary offices
- Tax offices
- Some corporate and service company offices
Some pharmacies, supermarkets, shopping malls, and private companies may operate on reduced hours or on a duty schedule.
📌 What is best to do in advance
- Arrange residence permit and other required documents
- Complete bank transfers
- Schedule real estate transactions
- Resolve notary matters
- Plan domestic travel
During public holidays, traffic on roads, in airports, and in tourist areas traditionally increases. Booking tickets and planning trips in advance is strongly recommended.
If you live in Turkey or plan to visit in May, considering the holiday calendar ahead of time will help you avoid delays and unnecessary inconvenience.
