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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
16
Weekend
SUN
17
Weekend
MON
18
Bridge Day
TUE
19
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 18
📣 Traveler notes
Türkiye offers a blend of European and Asian cultures. Travelers can expect a mix of unique experiences and familiar comforts, complemented by local hospitality.
- Experience a blend of European and Asian cultures
- Experience local Turkish hospitality
- Observe national holiday celebrations on May 19th
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About this holiday
Observed on May 19th, this national holiday commemorates Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's landing in Samsun in 1919, marking the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence.