Turkey — time, weather and useful information
Country page for Turkey: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 20.03.2026 | Eid al-Fitr First Day |
| 21.03.2026 | Eid al-Fitr Second Day |
| 22.03.2026 | Eid al-Fitr Third Day |
| 23.04 | National Independence & Children's Day · every year |
| 01.05 | Labour Day · every year |
| 19.05 | Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day · every year |
| 27.05.2026 | Eid al-Adha First Day |
| 28.05.2026 | Eid al-Adha Second Day |
| 29.05.2026 | Eid al-Adha Third Day |
| 30.05.2026 | Eid al-Adha Fourth Day |
| 15.07 | Democracy and National Unity Day · every year |
| 30.08 | Victory Day · every year |
| 29.10 | Republic Day · every year |
Traveler safety
☀️ Strong sun, burn risk
🎐 Jellyfish near the coast
👜 Pickpockets in tourist areas
⚠️ Tourist scams / taxis
💬 Bargaining is common at markets
🌐 Earthquakes
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.