Türkiye Long Weekends 2027

11 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (5)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

National Sovereignty and Children's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 23, 2027
Weekend Period: Apr 23 - Apr 25

National Sovereignty and Children's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Eid al-Adha

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 17, 2027
Weekend Period: May 15 - May 17

Eid al-Adha falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Victory Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 30, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 28 - Aug 30

Victory Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Republic Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 29, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 29 - Oct 31

Republic Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Eid al-Fitr

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 9

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Fitr

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 8, Tuesday, Mar 9
Total Break: Mar 6 - Mar 10

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 11, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 12
Total Break: Mar 11 - Mar 14

Take Friday off to bridge Eid al-Fitr for a 4-day weekend

Eid al-Adha

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17
Total Break: May 15 - May 18

Take Monday off to bridge Eid al-Adha for a 4-day weekend

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day; Eid al-Adha

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 17, Tuesday, May 18
Total Break: May 15 - May 19

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day; Eid al-Adha

Democracy and National Unity Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, July 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jul 16
Total Break: Jul 15 - Jul 18

Take Friday off to bridge Democracy and National Unity 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.