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X-WR-CALNAME:Turkey Public Holidays 2016
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Turkey for 2016.
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UID:New Year's Day-2016-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T035723Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160102
SUMMARY:Yılbaşı
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (Yılbaşı\, January 1) marks the beginning of the calendar year in Turkey. It is a nationwide public holiday\, and many people rest after New Year’s Eve celebrations that often include family dinners\, fireworks\, and public events in major cities. Businesses\, government offices\, banks\, and schools are closed\, while restaurants and tourist attractions may operate with reduced hours.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/turkey/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:National Independence & Children's Day-2016-04-23@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T035723Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160424
SUMMARY:Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
DESCRIPTION:National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı\, April 23) celebrates the opening of the Grand National Assembly in 1920 and honors children as the future of the nation. Founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk\, it is the only national holiday in the world dedicated to children. Schools organize performances\, parades\, and ceremonies\, and children symbolically take over public offices for the day. It is a nationwide public holiday.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/turkey/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Labour Day-2016-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T035723Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160502
SUMMARY:İşçi Bayramı
DESCRIPTION:Labour and Solidarity Day (İşçi Bayramı\, May 1) honors workers’ rights and the labor movement. It is marked by trade union gatherings\, demonstrations\, and public events\, especially in large cities like Istanbul and Ankara. Government offices\, banks\, and schools are closed\, while some businesses may remain open depending on location and sector.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/turkey/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
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UID:Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day-2016-05-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T035723Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160520
SUMMARY:Atatürk'ü Anma\, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
DESCRIPTION:Commemoration of Atatürk\, Youth and Sports Day (Atatürk’ü Anma\, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı\, May 19) commemorates Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun in 1919\, which marked the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence. Dedicated to youth and sports\, it reflects his belief in young people as the guardians of the republic. The day features sports events\, ceremonies\, concerts\, and torchlight marches across the country. It is a nationwide public holiday.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/turkey/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Victory Day-2016-08-30@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T035723Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160831
SUMMARY:Zafer Bayramı
DESCRIPTION:Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı\, August 30) commemorates the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922\, which led to the end of the Turkish War of Independence. Military parades\, official ceremonies\, and public celebrations take place throughout Turkey. It is one of the most important national holidays and is observed nationwide.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/turkey/2016
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Republic Day-2016-10-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260421T035723Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
SUMMARY:Cumhuriyet Bayramı
DESCRIPTION:Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı\, October 29) celebrates the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. It is one of the most significant public holidays in the country. Celebrations include official ceremonies\, fireworks\, concerts\, parades\, and public events\, especially in Ankara and Istanbul. Government offices\, schools\, and banks are closed nationwide.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/turkey/2016
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