National days · Türkiye
Holidays, state days and days of remembrance — the calendar of the Turkic world, month by month.
March
March 21
Holiday
Nowruz
The festival of spring and nature's awakening. Celebrated across the Turkic world with bonfires, sprouted wheat and festive tables; on UNESCO's intangible heritage list since 2009.
April
April 231920
Holiday
Türkiye — National Sovereignty and Children's Day
On 23 April 1920 the Grand National Assembly opened in Ankara. Atatürk dedicated the day to children, and children from around the world visit Türkiye for the festival.
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May
May 191919
Holiday
Türkiye — Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
On 19 May 1919 Mustafa Kemal Pasha landed at Samsun and the War of Independence began. The day is dedicated to young people.
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August
August 301922
Holiday
Türkiye — Victory Day
On 30 August 1922 the decisive battle of the Great Offensive was won at Dumlupınar, settling the outcome of the War of Independence.
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