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Turkey Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2011-December 2012 period.

Public holiday note: 

Muslim festivals are timed according to the phases of the moon and change each year. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Ramazan Bayrami, Muslims fast during the day and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Generally, centres of tourism are unaffected. Some disruption may continue into Ramazan Bayrami itself. Ramazan Bayrami and Kurban Bayrami may last anything from three to 10 days, depending on the region. Transport and hotels are very busy during these holidays, so book in advance.

2012

January
01
New Year's Day
April
23
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
May
01
May Day Public Holiday (Istanbul only)
May
19
Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day
August
30
Victory Day
October
26
Kurban Bayrami (Feast of the Sacrifice)
October
28
(28th is a half-day) Republic Day
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