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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
Friday, May 19, 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.