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Public Holiday Nationwide

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

May 2028
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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

3-Day Block
FRI 19 Holiday
SAT 20 Weekend
SUN 21 Weekend

3-day weekend (May 19 – May 21)

📣 Traveler notes

Türkiye is a transcontinental country blending European and Asian cultures. Travelers can expect diverse cultural experiences and local hospitality.

  • Experience a blend of Eastern and Western cultures
  • Experience warm local hospitality
  • Observe national celebrations on May 19

About this holiday

Observed on May 19, this national holiday commemorates Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's landing in Samsun in 1919, marking the start of the Turkish War of Independence.