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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports 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 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.