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Public Holiday Nationwide

Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day

May 2027
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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

📣 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.