National days · Türkiye
Holidays, state days and days of remembrance — the calendar of the Turkic world, month by month.
March
March 121921
Historical event
Türkiye — Adoption of the National Anthem
On 12 March 1921 the Grand National Assembly adopted Mehmet Akif Ersoy's İstiklal Marşı as the national anthem.
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September
September 261932
Historical event
Türkiye — Language Day
On 26 September 1932 the First Turkish Language Congress opened in Istanbul. The day is celebrated as the festival of the Turkish language.
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October
October 32009
Historical event
Founding of the Organization of Turkic States
On 3 October 2009 the Nakhchivan Agreement founded the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, renamed the Organization of Turkic States in 2021.
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