Eid al-Adha
Nationwide public holiday in Türkiye · Kurban Bayramı
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 28 May | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 29 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 30 May | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 17 May | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 18 May | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 19 May | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Türkiye.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 15 May – Wed 19 May is a 5-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Ankara around 16 May: high 23°C (74°F), low 9°C (47°F), rain on 21% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Ankara. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 16 May in Ankara: (MET Norway)
About Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, known in Türkiye as Kurban Bayramı, the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of the prophet Abraham, İbrahim, to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. It coincides with the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Its date follows the lunar Hijri calendar, so it moves earlier by about eleven days each year. In Türkiye it lasts four days, all of which are public holidays.
Traditions
The festival begins with a special morning prayer at mosques. Families who are able to do so sacrifice an animal, such as a sheep or a cow, and share the meat with relatives, neighbours and people in need. As during Ramazan Bayramı, people visit older relatives, kiss their hands as a sign of respect and exchange good wishes.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.