Türkiye Long Weekends 2026
10 opportunities to maximize your time off
Natural Long Weekends (3)
These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.
Eid al-Fitr
Natural 3-Day WeekendEid al-Fitr falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend
Labour and Solidarity Day
Natural 3-Day WeekendLabour and Solidarity Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend
Eid al-Adha
Natural 3-Day WeekendEid al-Adha falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend
Bridge Day Opportunities (7)
Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.
New Year's Day
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge New Year's Day for a 4-day weekend
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge National Sovereignty and Children's Day for a 4-day weekend
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Monday off to bridge Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day for a 4-day weekend
Eid al-Adha
Take 2 days, get 5 daysTake Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge Eid al-Adha for a 4-day weekend
Democracy and National Unity Day
Take 2 days, get 5 daysTake Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Democracy and National Unity Day
Republic Day
Take 1 day, get 4 daysTake Friday off to bridge Republic Day for a 4-day weekend
How to Use This Planner
Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.
Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.